Dull ache in left testicle for 3-4 months
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I'm 26 years old and I've had a dull ache in my left testicle for the past 3-4 months.
I've been to see my GP numerous times, and finally got referred to a urologist yesterday. I was there for a about 5 minutes, he had a quick feel and said nothing was wrong and didn't give me much assurance or guideance as to what I can do to help myself.
I've had a very small cyst on my left testicle since late 2008, and have been told that I have nothing to worry with that.
When I exercise I tend to aggravate the ache more so I haven't properly exerised in months which is very annoying for me.
I tend to notice the ache a lot more when I'm lying down, but it does go away after a while.
Ive taken a course of 56 diclofenac which didn't do a great deal.
The urologist gave me a 2 week course of anti-biotics, but only because I asked to be on them with a 'why not' mentality. I'm trying everything!
Before the urologist, I went to have a ultrasound scan, but nothing of note showed up so everything was fine there.
I'm unsure of what to do next...
Is it a case of trying new, more supportive boxers?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Jack1912 matt4u
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I was going to say it could be a sub clinical varicocele but that should have shown up on an ultrasound. A dull ache is a very common symptom of a varicocele.
If you have a cyst it could be that this has been aggravated.
Have you been given the option to remove the cyst?
matt4u Jack1912
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The urologist says there is no need to have unnecessary surgury on my testicles if I don't have to. So clearly he does't think the cyst is causing any of this pain.
Any idea what else it could be?
Jack1912 matt4u
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First and foremost, seek a second opinion. They will re - examine you and maybe even re- scan you.
Secondly, try and keep your research online to a minimum. I've been googling all sorts online having had two issues in that part of the world and it's really affected my mental health.
rob23708 matt4u
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im 22 and have the exact same thing same thing which has been around for about a year and a half. the doctor said its normal for young men and isnt any harm. i mainly wanted to write this to reassure you cos i remember scanning the internet for similar stories and was really worried about it, you just learn to live with it after a while. i also had a cyst which changed in size over time but eventually went away.
i still have no idea what it is but the fact that other people have it and it is apparentley harmless im not too bothered about it.
hope this helps mate
matt4u rob23708
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Cheers for your reply.
I'm not looking too much into it. I'll give it a few more months and see how it goes. Thanks again.
simon54028 rob23708
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jmaxh12213 rob23708
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Hi, I am 22, and im on the same boat. Its been 5 years, were you ever able to fix it? They have a dull ache for about a year and a half. Two ultrasounds and they both came back negative. Docotors and my urologist have no idea what it is. Please let me know.
WalterMcDonald matt4u
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Jack1912 WalterMcDonald
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Out of curiosity, what treatment did you have? Was it the microsurgical operation?
I'm currently weighing up options and don't like the sound of the embolisation method.
timjr matt4u
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