Patient's question:
In the past few months, I've been experiencing a heavy, aching pain in my groin, decreased libido, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, accompanied by dysuria, and some swelling in my testicles. They are red and cannot be touched. There are hard lumps inside. I'm very worried. I searched online, and many sources said it could be a testicular cyst. What kind of help do I need: Which department should I go to for a testicular cyst?Doctor's answer:
Hypothesis of the problem: You can consult the Urology Department or the Andrology Department, but it is necessary to go to a formal hospital. It is better to consult the Urology Department, as medication might be faster. The key is the location where your condition is occurring, so you should seek treatment promptly. Enlargement of the testicles is commonly associated with orchitis or epididymitis. In orchitis, the affected testicle appears diffusely smaller, but its shape remains flattened and oval. In the acute phase, the main symptoms are swelling and tenderness of the testicle, with referred pain to the inguinal region. If there is a bacterial infection, it can form an abscess, which may have a sense of vibration. Orchitis patients often experience redness and swelling of the scrotal skin. Treatment may not be necessary, or traditional Chinese medicine can be used for regulation. Generally, there is no specific medication. Surgical removal may be considered if necessary.