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I'm male 23 in good health. yesterday i went to sleep in preparation for a night shift upon awaking i experienced pain in left testicle ?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Need an evaluation: This can be infectious orchitis, or a hernia or otehr tyoe of trauma. This coudl be an infection and you need to discuss with your physician.

Answered 6/14/2021

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A member asked:

I'm male 23 in good health. yesterday i went to sleep in preparation for a night shift upon awaking i experienced pain in left testicle ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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