• My son has a swollen testicle?

My son's right testicle has been swollen since last night. It seems to be tender and painful and I am not sure what to do.

2 Answers

  • Pediatrician
  • Memphis, Tn

You need to take the child to the ER because medical conditions that would cause the testicles to swell are sometimes medical emergencies that require surgery.

  • Pediatrician
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A painful, swollen testicle is a call for an ER visit. There, he can be examined to decide if it is an infection or a surgical emergency. If the testis is twisted (torsion), he could lose it.

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