- Male
- 20 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm having this discomfort with my left testicle, especially when there's even just a little pressure. It really hurts sometimes when I'm walking around. There's no swelling that I can see, and my right testicle seems perfectly okay. Oh, and I've noticed that my urine's been pretty yellow lately. What could be going on here?
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Your symptoms suggest possible epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis) or orchitis (inflammation of the testicle), which may be caused by a bacterial or viral infection; consult a urologist immediately for a thorough evaluation, i
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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