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My left testicle is swollen and i am having some pain i was prescribed ibuprofen by my gp. what is wrong with it because they did not tell me?
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Orchitis: This could be a testicular infection called orchitis or epididymo-orchitis and should be reevaluated. The treat certainly should include antibiotics and antiinflammatory medication.
Answered 8/6/2014
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