Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: There seems to be a hard lump on the side of the right testicle when touched, and there is mild pain when pressing it. I want to ask what this symptom is, whether it is necessary to go to the hospital for further examination, or what medicine can treat it well.History of previous diagnosis and treatment, as well as effectiveness: When this condition appeared a year ago, I went to the Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital for treatment. At that time, instrumental scans of the affected area did not reveal any special abnormalities. The doctor then diagnosed it as epididymitis with swelling. After taking a course of medication, the pain disappeared, but the hard lump sensation remained when touched.
Current general condition: There has been a hard lump sensation on the side of the right testicle.
Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is difficult to determine the nature of the hard object. It is recommended to have a hospital examination. If necessary, a biopsy can be performed for confirmation and appropriate treatment.Clinical manifestations of acute epididymitis: Onset is sudden, with high fever, elevated white blood cell count, swelling and pain in the affected scrotum, a heavy sensation, and radiating pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region, which worsens when standing or walking. The affected epididymis is swollen and tender to touch. When the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis are swollen, and their boundaries cannot be clearly distinguished upon palpation, which is referred to as epididymitis orchitis.