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Why are my balls red and inflamed?
Red testicles can have associated symptoms of pain, itchiness, swelling, or dryness of the skin. Common causes for scrotal redness include allergic reactions to hygienic products, chemicals, or medication. In addition, skin conditions like eczema and scabies can cause a red scrotum.
How do you treat an inflamed scrotum?
Apply ice packs to the scrotum for the first 24 hours, followed by sitz baths to decrease swelling. Elevate scrotum by placing a rolled up towel between your legs. It will help relieve pain and swelling. Wear a loose-fitting athletic supporter for daily activities.
What causes inflamed scrotum?
Epididymitis is most often caused by a bacterial infection, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Sometimes, a testicle also becomes inflamed — a condition called epididymo-orchitis.
Will swollen scrotum go away?
The outlook for scrotal swelling varies depending on the severity of the swelling and the cause. Swelling due to injury will generally pass with time, while other causes require extensive treatment. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, the outlook is generally good.
What if epididymitis is left untreated?
If left untreated, epididymitis may cause an abscess, also known as a puss pocket, on the scrotum or even destroy the epididymis, which can lead to infertility. As with any infection left untreated, epididymitis may spread into another body system and, in rare cases, even cause death.
Is red scrotum common?
Background. Red scrotum syndrome is a rare and chronic disease affecting males in their second half of life.
What are the symptoms of red scrotum?
The red scrotum syndrome is characterized by persistent erythema of the scrotum associated with a burning sensation, hyperalgesia, and itching. Its cause is unknown, but proposed mechanisms include rebound vasodilation after prolonged topical corticosteroid use and localized erythromelalgia.