38 y/o with dull pain in left testicle and lower abdomen for a few days. There's been no recent trauma and I can't find any noticeable lumps. There isn't any pain when I press on my abdomen, although my testicle is a little tender. As far as background/history, I did have a vasectomy almost 4 years ago. There are no doctors available for appointments due to the current health crisis. Any advice is appreciated.
Do you have any other symptoms, like a high temperature, loss of appetite, and are your waterworks ok?
Everything seems to be working ok at this point. The only other symptom I've had is some lower back pain, but thats nothing new (have been an athlete most of my life and have herniated discs in the past)
I'm a junior doctor, i don't think it's serious and you say you have no lump or other symptoms, however i would try to get checked out by a doctor, if you have a drop in medical centre in your area they should check you out.
Thank you. I'm in the States, so assume a drop in centre is kind of like urgent care? I'm just kind of concerned because of all the Corona cases out here. Any at-home treatments besides acetaminophen?
I think urgent care and drop in centre are very similar. Without a diagnosis i wouldn't like to recommend any home treatments, it's what is known as acute pain, rather than chronic pain, I'm sure you'll be fine and i don't think you have the virus. I have to log out now but do let us know how you get on.
Thanks again. I meant just concerned visiting an urgent care due to all the Corona cases. I don't want to pick it up there.
If it burns when you pee it could be a urinary tract infection. If not, you probably injured a nut in your sleep. Give it a few days.
No pain when urinating. I had a UTI and kidney stones a few years back, so unfortunately familiar with how those feel. Could be a different infection of sorts though I suppose.
