“How long does it take for testicle swelling to go down?”
I am a 23 year old male. I want to know how long does it take for testicle swelling to go down?
1 Answer
There are some causes of testicular or scrotal swelling that are serious diseases and can even be life threatening like a testicular cancer. Testicular swelling should prompt you to get a physician evaluation and exam.
Less serious causes my include epididymitis or orchiitis. These may be part of a viral illness like mumps with orchitis or epididymitis from strain or infection. Trauma, varicocele, and local infections like staph or herpes can cause swelling of the scrotum. I have seen filariasis with elephantiasis cause swelling that was massive in tropical locations. I have seen cirrhosis and congestive heart failure lead to scrotal fluid accumulation.
As you can tell, the list of possibilities makes a simple answer impossible and misleading. The best answer is to see a primary care doc or a urologist so you can get an accurate diagnosis and guided treatment. The "how long" question depends on cause.
Less serious causes my include epididymitis or orchiitis. These may be part of a viral illness like mumps with orchitis or epididymitis from strain or infection. Trauma, varicocele, and local infections like staph or herpes can cause swelling of the scrotum. I have seen filariasis with elephantiasis cause swelling that was massive in tropical locations. I have seen cirrhosis and congestive heart failure lead to scrotal fluid accumulation.
As you can tell, the list of possibilities makes a simple answer impossible and misleading. The best answer is to see a primary care doc or a urologist so you can get an accurate diagnosis and guided treatment. The "how long" question depends on cause.
