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Urology (Expert Forum)
Left testicle pain after surgery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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Left testicle pain after surgery
by gophergolf, Feb 09, 2007 12:00AM
I had laparoscopic surgery 7 months to repair a hernia near my belly button and to remove some adhesions on my small intestine that may have been causing intestinal blockage. I have had continous pain in my left testicle since the very first day after the surgery. I cannot seem to get definitive answers from my family doctor, the gastrontologist, or the surgeon on why I have this continuous problem. The family doctor has only suggested that a nerve may have been "irritated" in some way during the surgery but after 7 months the pain is the same.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 11, 2007 12:00AM
, Feb 11, 2007 12:00AM
I would consider a urology referral at this point. Nerve irritation from the surgery is possible, but I would rule out other diseases first. This can include testicular torsion, cancer, or a hydrocele or varicocele.
The best initial test would be a scrotal ultrasound - which can rule out the aforementioned diseases.
If the ultrasound and urological workup is negative, I would consider further followup with the surgeon to ensure this isn't a complication from the surgery.
These options can be discussed with your surgeon, and in conjunction with a urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
The best initial test would be a scrotal ultrasound - which can rule out the aforementioned diseases.
If the ultrasound and urological workup is negative, I would consider further followup with the surgeon to ensure this isn't a complication from the surgery.
These options can be discussed with your surgeon, and in conjunction with a urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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