I've discovered a lump or boil on my testicles, and it's really hard and painful. Should I be considering antibiotics for this, or is there something else I need to do? I'm pretty concerned about it.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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kk u take antibiotics

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My right ureter is a bit dilated in the middle and there's a 7mm stone in the lowest part. Do I really need surgery for this or can it pass with just medicines? I'm a bit worried about what to do next.

A 7mm kidney stone in the lower ureter, especially with associated dilation, likely won't pass on its own and surgery may be needed. While medications can help with pain and potentially aid passage, they are not a definitive solution for a 7mm stone.

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Found a 7.1mm kidney stone in my scan but no pain right now. Just worried can it be dissolved with meds or is surgery the only way? What are my options?

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