Scrotum Swelling
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Scrotum Swelling Home Care
Home care
for scrotum
swelling
include:
Rest
Avoid heavy lifting.
Apply a cold compress for an injury:
Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
Apply warm compresses for
swelling
without injury:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
Take
acetaminophen
or
ibuprofen
for mild pain.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Epididymitis
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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009
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Scrotum Swelling References:
Ceylan H, Karaca I, Sari I, Ortac R, Ozokutan BH, Kervancioglu S. Simple testicular cyst: a rare cause of scrotal swelling in infancy. Int J Urol. 2004 May;11(5):352-4.
Micallef M, Torreggiani WC, Hurley M, Dinsmore WW, Hogan B. The ultrasound investigation of scrotal swelling. Int J STD AIDS. 2000 May;11(5):297-302.
Motta J, Bagli DJ, Savage JV, Khoury AE, McLorie G, Salle JP. Torsion of an indirect hernia sac: an unusual cause of acute scrotal swelling in children. Urology. 1997 Sep;50(3):432-5.