Swelling of the tubes that carry sperm

ABSTRACT: Epididymitis, an inflammation of the tube found posterior to the testicle, accounts for a significant number of physician office visits annually. A spermatocele is usually diagnosed by examining the scrotum. Occasionally you may feel generally unwell with a fever. Since bacterial infections are the most common cause of epididymitis, empirical antibiotic therapy is the mainstay of treatment. And if you experience a sudden onset of testicular pain, you should seek emergency medical care to rule out serious conditions like testicular torsion. Agency for International Development reports that there is a 0. Any mass should be screened.

In adults, a hydrocele occurs usually because of an imbalance in the production or absorption of fluid, often as a result of injury or infection in the scrotum. Inguinal hernia. In a vasectomy, the tube that carries sperm from each testicle vas deferens is cut and sealed. Scrotal mass adult.