Patient's question:
This situation has been going on for a while. I've been feeling like there's some fluid buildup in my testicles, and they are swollen and red. But because it's that private area, I haven't been comfortable going to the 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 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 the problem is detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment should be administered to avoid delaying the condition. If left untreated, the disease can worsen, potentially leading to sexual dysfunction and infertility.