Treatment of a swollen testicle
Since many serious diseases are possible causes for testicular swelling, a doctor should be consulted in any case. If it turns out to be testicular cancer, it must be removed surgically. Depending on the stage or spread of the tumor, additional chemotherapy is administered.
Even if testicular cancer has metastases (metastases), there is still a chance of cure, unlike many other cancers, because the metastases (cancer metastases) can be treated with chemotherapy. After the therapy has been completed, the actual therapy is followed by follow-up or control examinations in order to detect recurrences of the tumor early. In the case of testicular or epididymitis, the testicle is elevated and cooled.
In addition, bed rest must be maintained and anti-inflammatory drug therapy is initiated.If a bacterium can be identified as the cause of the inflammation, an appropriate antibiotic is prescribed. In case of testicular torsion surgery is performed as soon as possible. A hydrocele (accumulation of fluid in the testicle) is also operated.
A cyst, on the other hand, does not require surgery as long as it does not cause any discomfort. However, regular checks are advisable. Since an enlarged and swollen testicle is usually caused by a disease requiring treatment, a doctor should be consulted if there are any abnormalities. In addition, the treatment prescribed by the doctor should be followed, since no treatment can cause unwanted complications such as infertility. However, an alternative therapy with home remedies may not be successful and is not recommended due to the risks.
Prognosis and duration of testicular swelling
The prognosis and duration depend very much on the cause. If it is an inflammation of the testis or the epididymis, the inflammation must be completely healed, because there is a risk of chronification. This in turn can be accompanied by fertility problems.
In the case of testicular cancer, early diagnosis and treatment increases the chances of recovery. In general, the chances of recovery are now very good. After a hernia operation, the swelling goes down within two weeks, after a prostate operation or vasectomy within a few days, unless an inflammation occurs.
Then the healing process is prolonged, but usually there are no long-term consequences. A cyst or water breakage does not need to be treated as long as it does not cause any discomfort. But even an operation is hardly associated with any risks. A too late surgery in case of testicular torsion leads to a loss of function of the testicle, if the surgery is performed in time, there are no late effects.
