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I have been having pain in my left testicle for 2 months. went to gp who found nothing wrong. was prescribed antibiotics just in case. will this help?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe: A bacterial epididymitis is one thing that could trigger pain & swelling in a testis and may respond to a round of antibiotics. There are other possibilities but this is the one with the simplest treatment. If it doesn't help go back.

Dr Roberts agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have been having pain in my left testicle for 2 months. went to gp who found nothing wrong. was prescribed antibiotics just in case. will this help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Roberts agreed

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