Question 1

im taking prednisone, wondering can prednisone or any other type of steroid make testicals enlarged or swollen?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Steroids can cause fluid retention and swelling in the entire body, it is not commonly limited to testicles.

Question 2

my left testicle is very swollen. it started earlier today and swelling has increased throughout day. pressure makes it painful to the touch and it is very red. i'm just wondering if i should go in to e.r. or wait and see if it decreases?

Accepted Answer

: Do not wait, you should have it diagnosed and managed appropriately and promptly.

Question 3

swollen testicle with pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Swollen testicle: A swollen testicle with pain is an emergency situation. Go to the ER ASAP

Question 4

my right testicle is swollen ?

Accepted Answer

R testicle swollen: May be hydrocele or varicocele, hernia-discomfort,  or epididymitis- needs antibiotics has discomfort , if very painful could be torsion which is a medical emergency and you need to be seen immediately, Rarely testicular mass -tumor. F/u/ w/ MD today

Question 5

what should i do for a swollen testicle?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated.: There are many causes of swelling in the scrotum, such as infections of the testicle or epididymis (orchitis) or accumulations of fluid (hydrocele, spermatocele). Many are benign, but infections & tumors should be evaluated & cannot be missed. See you primary care physician or a urologist. A detailed history and physical exam can determine if a scrotal ultrasound is necessary for further workup.

Question 6

why would a man have swollen testicles?

Accepted Answer

It is rare...: To have two swollen testicles, which can be caused by infection of both testes or the appearance of cancer in both of them. It is much more common to have fluid build up around the testicle, swelling up the scrotum on one or both sides and making the actual testicles difficult to feel. If you have this problem, please see your physician or urologist for an examination.

Question 7

got itching and swollen red testicles.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Can't tell you what it, but can tell you that you need to see your doctor soon. Don't risk damage to your friends.

Question 8

testicle hurts and the veins are swollen?

Accepted Answer

Varicocele: Most common cause of swollen testicular veins. Almost always on the left side of scrotum. Feels like a "bag of worms" when subject is standing and virtually disappears when lying down, sometimes associated by dull aching pain & sometimes left testicle smaller than right. Due venous back pressure from lack of or incompetence of spermatic vein valves preventing venous back-flow. Consult urologist.

Question 9

swollen testicles in infants what do they mean?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocele or hernia: Swollen testicles in an infant is most likely from one of two conditions. Most common reason is hydrocele--fluid around the testicles. It could also be from a inguinal hernia. The infant should be seen by a pediatrican to confrim the diagnosis. Also important to make sure it is not painful and no discoloration of skin over it.

Question 10

does a pinched pelvic nerve cause swollen testicles?

Accepted Answer

No: Most common cause for swelling in scrotum is a benign hydrocele. Pinched nerve can not cause this. Suggest you see a urologist who will likely perform or order a srotal ultrasound to confirm diagnosis and rule out any testicular malignancy.

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Swollen testicle with pain. ?

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Why would a man have swollen testicles?

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Got itching and swollen red testicles.

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