AboutStephen W. Leslie, MD Expertise Questions concerning erectile dysfunction, kidney stones and prostate disorders including prostate cancer. I have a special interest in kidney stone disease prevention.
Experience Full time practicing urologist with 20 years experience. Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the Medical College of Ohio. Editor in Chief of eMedicine Urology internet textbook. Author of only book written for patients by a urologist on the subject of kidney stones "The Kidney Stones Handbook". Inventor of the "Parachute" and "Escape" kidney stone baskets and the "Calculus" stone prevention analysis computer program.
Organizations American Urological Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Sexual Medicine Society
Publications Men's Health, Journal of Urology, Urology, Healthwatch Magazine, Emergency Medicine Monthly, eMedicine, "The Kidney Stones Handbook", and numerous articles in various newspapers. He is also the editor of the Urology Board Review by McGraw-Hill used by urologists to study for their Board Certification Examinations.
Education/Credentials Graduate of New York Medical College with residencies completed at Metropolitan Hospital New York, Albany Medical Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison
Awards and Honors Thirlby Award of the American Urological Association.
Question Hi!
Since puberty I sometimes during exorcise, work or in kold weather get a sudden pain in the left testicle. sometimes so much that I have to stop. It kan last the rest of the day and be felt a little several days after.
On the top of the testicle I can feel a little firm painful extrusion. It is les firm when not having any pain. It is always a little painful to touch, though. More than that on the other testicle.
I am quite tired of this. What can be wrong and what can be done?
Answer Jes:
I can't be sure what is wrong, but there are a few possibilities. It could be a spermatocele or epididymal cyst. Testicular torsion is another possibility but less likely. Another possible problem woudl be a hernia. You'll need to check with your physician to sort out which one of these or possibly what other problem may be going on.
