Patient's question:
This situation has been going on for a while. I always feel like there's fluid accumulating in my testicles, and they are red and swollen. However, because it's that particular area, it's a bit embarrassing to see a doctor. I did some research and think it might be testicular inflammation. Could you please tell me: what are the early symptoms of testicular pain?Doctor's answer:
Testicular can recur following urethritis and cystitis. The common causative pathogens include Escherichia coli, Proteus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The transmission routes are primarily divided into hematogenous transmission, direct transmission, and lymphatic transmission. Clinical diagnosis mainly manifests as pain radiating to the ipsilateral inguinal region and lower abdomen, accompanied by chills, high fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms. It is also necessary to rule out epididymitis, where the boundaries between the epididymis, testis, and epididymis become unclear, the epididymis becomes hardened, and the vas deferens becomes thickened. If any issues are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the underlying cause, targeted treatment should be initiated to avoid delaying the condition. If left untreated, the disease can progress, potentially leading to sexual dysfunction and infertility.