what would cause a 7 year old to have a swollen testicle?
2006-10-27 17:07:10 · 15 answers · asked by patty k 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
They might be twisted, take him to the doctor. My roomate's little brother had that happen to him.
2006-10-27 17:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Maisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
testicles do swell for any number of reasons, the most common being when they get hit rather hard by either being hit or by falling on them (which always makes me wonder why guys biicycles have cross bars - hehe). Other causes thoguh could be a bit less obvious and in any event, having a doctor take a look and check them out is never a bad idea. In fact all guys should have regular checkups that include a full examination of their genitals in spite of doctors being uptight abut doing those exams and guys being embarassed to expose all for their doctor.
2006-10-29 03:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a medical emergency and need to get your son to the emergency room as a twisted testicle can be life treatening. This urologic emergency requires prompt diagnosis, immediate urologic referral, and rapid definitive treatment for salvage of the testicle. Do not wait for tomorrow. Time is critical to the well-being of your son. If diagnosed beyond about 8 hours after the twist occurs, the testis becomes dead and may need to be removed.
2006-10-27 17:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by lavenderbluememories 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a Variocele, look it up on google. If the kid is in pain take them to a doctor right away. 1 in 10 men have that problem.
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2006-10-27 17:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by drkstr1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to the doctor now, before he ends up losing one or both. If he is running fever he may have an infection. My brother had this same problem and ended up having to have surgery because one them had twisted and strangled itself.
2016-03-28 09:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to go to the Doctor!!!!! Do not wait! Go! Poor little guy! Imagine if one of the "big guys" had that? They'd call an ambulance!lol
2006-10-27 17:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by KathieJo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really need to consult a doctor on this one...he may have been injured while playing, but I would have it checked out by his doc
2006-10-27 17:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the Doctor right away. Don't wait he could lose it. I hope its not too late. Good Luck.
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2006-10-27 17:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our little boy had it once the dr said he will have the swollen go away they did blood tests on him first though. you should take your son to his dr and let him decide what to do. he could have an infection.
2006-10-27 17:16:39 · answer #9 · answered by mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any number of things.Get the poor little guy to a doctor ASAP.
2006-10-27 17:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋