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A 18-year-old male asked:
I was masturbating but then had to suddenly stop. later than night my left testicle got swollen and hurt. is this normal and what should i do? as of the next morning the swelling went away but i still feel a little uncomfortable
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Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Sl sexual congestion: this can occur not uncommonly in adolescent males ...warm soaks will help, but in the future try to finish the "task".That should help the most.
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