mild lower left ab and left testicle discomfort; what could this be? slight swelling.

Question

Every once in a while i get a mild pain on my left testicle. I don't notice any swelling of any sort. What could this be?

Answer 1

Emergency: If you are having L scrotal, lower abd pain and there is swelling you need to worry about testicular torsion potentially which is a potential emergency. Go to ER or doctor's office immediately to get it checked.

Answer 2

Hernia: sounds like it is possible that you have a hernia. Consult with your doc asap.

Answer 3

Yes: Seasonal allergies can cause localized node swelling if there is a secondary infection. Have it evaluated.

Answer 4

Future problems : Many people just don't have enough room in their jaws for proper erruption or maintenance of wisdom teeth. Sometimes they can form cysts, or damage the other teeth. As a result, we often recommend removing the wisdom teeth before there is pain or swelling. A common time to consider this is around age 15-17, as the roots are not completely formed yet, and the surgery is easiest.

Answer 5

Trust your doctor.: Wisdom teeth, or third molars, can damage the second molars if you do not have enough room for them. Impacted third molars have caused patients in my practice to lose the second molars. The third molars can damage the roots of these second molars which you need to chew correctly. If your dentist advised removal of your wisdom teeth, trust him, or her. It is unwise to ignore this advise.

Answer 6

Not always necessary: Can monitor as an alternative. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to possible infection, and/or cyst formation in the future.

Answer 7

Prevention: There are many factors that go into the decision as to whether or not it is wise to remove wisdom teeth. If straight and enough room to erupt fully- probably let them. If unlikely they will come in straight and insufficient room, usually best to remove when roots are not fully formed and easily removed, rather than waiting until pain, swelling and difficult to remove. Early intervention is best.

Answer 8

Possible infection: It may or may not be related to the piercing since it is now one year down the line. If it is related then it could be an infection which you should have checked out.

Answer 9

It depends: But the most likely problems are infection or a contact allergy to the stud.

Answer 10

Commonly a cyst: This can be from many things but if you have an internal knee problem like a meniscus tear or wear on your cartilage, you joint can make extra fluid and this can escape out the back of the knee joint and create a space filled with joint fluid called a poplital (or baker's) cyst. Get evaluated by your doctor first and get a diagnosis.

Answer 11

Elevate & compress: The best self treatment would be to elevate your feet (above your heart) when sitting & elevate the foot of the bed while sleeping. Also compression stockings should be applied every morning before getting out of bed.

Answer 12

Compression: Talk with your medical doctor about your pulmonary edema. For your feet, compression stockings is the number one way to help, elevation when not walking and walking all help.

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