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I've had chronic prostatitis for over 5 years. i have 4 hard bb shaped objects in my scrotum near the base and are free floating. what is this?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Testicular lesions: You need ultra sound of testicles to find out about these free floating objects. Please see the urologist. Thanks.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Ira Raff answered

Bb not to worry : They can be to trauma to the scrotum at some time unrelated to the hx of prostatitis.

Answered 8/29/2013

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