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A 27-year-old male asked:
i have an embarrasing issue- sometimes in the shower i noticed severe burning pain if i accidently scratch the scrotal skin.thepain lasts for a couple of minutes and then dissipates.there is no swelling or redness. what can it be?
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Dr. Dariush Saghafianswered
Neurology 33 years experience
Scrotal sensitivity: The scrotal region is highly innervated by sensory nerve endings which can detect the slightest tactile sensation and therefore, a scratch may overly stimulate densely packed nerve endings and be interpreted as painful especially if there were hot water coming onto the area at the same time from the shower. My guess is that the same situation outside the shower doesn't bother nearly as much.
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Scratch: Description consistent with scratch. Scrotum may become soft and easily scratched if wear very tight underwear for prolonged periods.
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Dr. Adam Newmananswered
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Seems ok: Is DPO days post ovulation? If so, your HCG roughly doubled in 48 hours...That is a good textbook rise! a mild cramp is common, and no bleeding is always good.
Seems to me you are pregnant! no indication of ectopic, no reason to think cancer (hcg producing cancers are typically seen in much younger women ie teens and 20's) and menopause doesn't give you rising hcg.
So for now, congrats and luck!
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