Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular swelling.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the swelling of the testis been present?
- Did the swelling occur acutely* and with severe pain? * If acute swelling of the testicle occurs with or without pain in the scrotum, often radiating to the groin, immediate presentation to a urologist is urgent!
- Are both testicles equally swollen?
- Is the scrotum reddened, swollen?* .
- Do the testicles hurt when pressure is applied* ?
- Are the testicles overheated?
- Do you remember a triggering event?
- What other symptoms did you notice, e.g., swelling in the groin, fever, etc.?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Previous diseases (urological diseases, infectious diseases).
- Operations (urological operations)
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
