Inflammation of the epididymis that is the coiled tube on top of the testes is called epididymo-orchitis. The symptoms include swelling, pain, and tenderness in the scrotum, fluid around the testes, blood in semen, painful urination, and fever. Some of the causes are sexually transmitted infections, bacterial infections, trauma, and tuberculosis.
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I have had a swelling recurring on the right testicle for four years. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16 year old, I have a reoccurring swollen right testicle since I was about 12 years old. Whenever my right testicle swells up, I feel a tension in my lower abdomen, and it becomes difficult to perform any physical activities. Whenever my testicle is not swollen, it feels as if i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, the enlarged testicle could be due to only three possibilities which are congenital hydrocele, Epididymo-orchitis, and varicocele. Recurrent nature and spontaneous disappearance are very classical of congenital hydrocele. When you visited hospital las... Read Full »
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