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A member asked:

Sometimes my testicles swell up and are tender to the touch and coughing hurts when this occurs. any suggestions? or just what is it?

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Get checked: If it comes and goes probably not dangerous but you should get checked out. Could be hernia, varicocele, inflammation etc. www.peedoc.com.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/17/2015

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