Patient's question:
I had orchitis in the first two years before I turned 18. I just finished a circumcision surgery a few days ago, which has been over 20 days. After the surgery, I wore a scrotal support (swimming ring), and the swelling hasn't subsided yet. I feel like my scrotum has become larger, and I wonder if it's related to the enlargement of the penis. It seems to be about twice the size of before. There are hard lumps under the testicle, but they don't cause pain or discomfort, and I don't feel anything. After the circumcision, I received intravenous fluids and red light therapy. Recently, the scrotum has blistered and peeled, and it feels very smooth. Before the surgery, my penis was swollen, and there was pain and itching in the urethra, though the pain in the testicle was not obvious. After the surgery, the testicle no longer hurts, but a few days ago, I felt a hard lump, not very big, about the size of the tip of my little finger. What kind of assistance do you need: Is this an epididymitis, or a remnant of inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Young male, 20 days after circumcision surgery, with a lump in the testicle, no pain, no swelling. Medical history: Orchitis.Advice: Hello, it has been 20 days since the surgery, and there should be no problem. If there is some swelling, you just need to wait for it to subside gradually. If there are no other special circumstances, there is no need for topical drops or antibiotics, nor is red light therapy necessary. The lump is likely a remnant of previous inflammation and should not be a major concern. Best wishes.
For patients with urological conditions, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication according to their symptoms and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.