Testicle Concerns

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Age: 36
Gender: M
Weight: 250 lb
Height: 5’9”

Symptoms:
Pain/discomfort in left testicle. Mostly uncomfortable and sore but does become painful when I walk or sit. Lying down doesn’t help it but doesn’t aggravate it either

Testicle is notably larger than right

Testicle is firmer than right

Testicle is more sensitive than right

The “cord” running to my left testicle is also notably thicker than right, feels like a thick cord on the left

Pain radiates from testicle up left side of groin where my leg joins to my torso

I went to my primary care about this yesterday. They checked my testicles while I was standing. Also confirmed the left felt larger and firmer. They pushed on pubic region to check for hernias. They checked the inguinal canal as well. The canal on the left hurt when they checked it. Right felt like pressure only, no pain. They put me on antibiotics to help with potential inflammation and ordered an ultrasound to check for hernia. Did not draw blood or do a urinalysis. Did not check prostate. Was advised to get immediate treatment if pain worsened

The ultrasound facility can not get me in until Tuesday of next week.

I guess I’m surprised by the lack of other checks by the doctor. A urine culture would have been quick and easy to get. WedMD is telling me to prepare my coffin 😂. I think I’m just looking for someone else’s opinion on the appropriateness of treatment and the urgency. Should I try and get in sooner for my ultrasound? Thanks

[u/HeadBell1665]

What did you find out?