How to treat swelling, pain, and fluid accumulation in one testicle

Jun 19, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've had pain and swelling in one testicle for the past couple of days, and it feels like there's fluid buildup inside. How should I treat a swollen, painful testicle with fluid accumulation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
When one testicle becomes swollen, painful, and is accompanied by fluid accumulation, the main treatment approaches include: 1. Heat therapy: Apply a warm, moist towel slightly warmer than body temperature to the affected scrotum for 15–20 minutes per session, several times daily, to promote local blood circulation and relieve discomfort. 2. Anti-infective medications: Drugs such as cefixime or levofloxacin can be administered orally or via injection to control inflammation and inhibit bacterial growth. 3. Surgical treatment: Depending on the specific underlying cause, procedures such as epididymotomy with drainage, high ligation of varicocele, or puncture drainage of hydrocele may be required to directly remove accumulated fluid or improve blood circulation.