Question 1

is scrotal pearl hard or soft? does it usually cause pain? does it grw in size?

Accepted Answer

Scrotal pearl: Scrotal pearl is a calcified testicular appendix. Appendix testis present in about 70% of men, is a vestigial ; useless structure ; remnant of temporary primitive fetal kidney. Usually cause no problem, but can twist and be confused with testis torsion, or calcify and feel like a grain of rice. Check it regularly over few months to ensure no enlargement to suggest a tumor. Painless. Doesn't grow.

Question 2

what is scrotal pearl? what are the symptoms? does it cause pain? where is it located? is it located near the epididymis? is it moveable in the scrotm

Accepted Answer

Scrotal Pearl: Is a calcified appendix testis or epididymis which has become detatched from testis or epididymis and lies with tunica vaginalis (membrane which surrounds testis. Usually loose. Does not cause pain. You may have had a short acute episode of scrotal pain months or years previously. Does not require any treatment. Should not be a problem. Usually an incidental finding at scrotal exploration.

Question 3

ultra sound showed i have a scrotal pearl. what should i do now?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: Scrotal pearls are benign calcified usually small nodules bear the testicle.  If it causes pain or bothers you, it can be surgically removed with a small procedure using local anesthesia.

Question 4

how are sperms produced by the scrotum?

Accepted Answer

By the testicles: The testicles within the scrotum or sack is what produces the sperm cells.  Their formation is complex, and there is not enough space to  describe the process, except to say that specialized cells spermatocytes grow to become sperm cells.

Question 5

how to cure my dry scrotum?

Accepted Answer

Avoid very hot: Water and limit use of soap or detergents. Take showers rather than baths. Use a cheap generic moisturizing body lotion if necessary.

Question 6

can a scrotal edema be removed?

Accepted Answer

No: Scrotal edema should be diagnosed based on the cause.  It can be remedied, but not by drainage.  The body needs to reabsorb this fluid.  Is there swelling elsewhere in the body?  Are you walking?  Do you have an heart conditions?

Question 7

how come my scrotum itch occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Itching: skin itches for many reasons including bacterial contamination , moisture, fungal infections, tight clothing, sweat,  contact dermatitis, etc.  Most genital areas itch when they get moist or hot.  It is normal to have itchy skin in this area.

Question 8

how can you make the scrotum bunch up?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: The Q is unclear, but I assumed you meant you've a "long" scrotum. If so, see urologist for shortening it if clinically necessary - such as too long so to sit on it. Such procedure (major scrotoplasty) can be done.

Question 9

what do you recommend for scrotal pain?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Scrotal pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 10

sharp pulling pain in the scrotum area?

Accepted Answer

Scrotum, testis pain: Scrotum or testicle pain means consultation with a doctor because a testicle's blood supply can be twisted off (torsion). When that happens, the testicle can die. Other causes of testicle pain include trauma, infection, twisting of an appendix of a testicle (a small lump near a testicle), etc. Since one cannot tell for sure if his testicle is twisted, a doctor exam or ER exam is generally needed.

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