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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Male Genital Problems and Injuries</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa51863"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="44ad1538" fingerprint-exact="f482fc0f"> <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="hw143376" data-hw-section="hw143376-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="hw143376" data-hwid="hw143376" hw:section-href="hw143376-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=hw143376#hw143376-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Male genital</span></a> problems and injuries can occur fairly easily. That's because the <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14273" data-hw-section="sts14273-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14273" data-hwid="sts14273" hw:section-href="sts14273-sec" href="?id=sts14273#sts14273-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">scrotum</span></a> and penis aren't protected by bones. These problems and injuries most often occur during:</p> <ul fingerprint="34093283" fingerprint-exact="e5ac414e"> <li>Sports or recreational activities, such as mountain biking, soccer, or baseball.</li> <li>Work-related tasks, such as being exposed to irritating chemicals.</li> <li>Falls.</li> <li>Sex.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="8a97edfa" fingerprint-exact="db750037">A genital injury often causes severe pain that usually goes away quickly without causing permanent damage. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for minor problems or injuries. Pain, swelling, bruising, or rashes that are present with other symptoms may be a cause for concern.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="b63e9c4e" fingerprint-exact="51dace38">Male genital conditions</h3> <dl> <dt fingerprint="8996fb00" fingerprint-exact="b764b726">Testicular cancer.</dt> <dd fingerprint="0ca4b241" fingerprint-exact="74339116">This is most common from ages 15 to 35 years. It's more common in white people than in black people. Many growths in the scrotum or testicles aren't cancer (benign). But a painless lump in a testicle may be a sign of cancer.</dd> <dt fingerprint="b6a4ba73" fingerprint-exact="4dc0f584">An erection problem.</dt> <dd fingerprint="5bd1d935" fingerprint-exact="3a036c7d">This may occur when blood vessels that supply the penis are injured. You may not be able to have an erection (erectile dysfunction). Or the erection may not go away on its own (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stp1718" data-hw-section="stp1718-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stp1718" data-hwid="stp1718" hw:section-href="stp1718-sec" href="?id=stp1718#stp1718-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">priapism</span></a>), which is a medical emergency.</dd> <dt fingerprint="57077ab0" fingerprint-exact="33ed6e92"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11699" data-hw-section="stt11699-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11699" data-hwid="stt11699" hw:section-href="stt11699-sec" href="?id=stt11699#stt11699-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Torsion of a testicle</span></a>.</dt> <dd fingerprint="4cb59299" fingerprint-exact="f6e20440">This occurs when a testicle twists on the spermatic cord and cuts off the blood supply to the testicle. It's a medical emergency.</dd> <dt fingerprint="c9f56a37" fingerprint-exact="f8fc29bb">Scrotal problems.</dt> <dd fingerprint="6f7630ea" fingerprint-exact="9d2c8736">These problems may include a painless buildup of fluid around one or both testicles (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149968" data-hw-section="sth149968-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149968" data-hwid="sth149968" hw:section-href="sth149968-sec" href="?id=sth149968#sth149968-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">hydrocele</span></a>) or an enlarged vein (varicose vein) in the scrotum (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stv5331" data-hw-section="stv5331-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stv5331" data-hwid="stv5331" hw:section-href="stv5331-sec" href="?id=stv5331#stv5331-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">varicocele</span></a>). Usually these are minor problems. But they may need to be checked by your doctor.</dd> <dt fingerprint="b72e670a" fingerprint-exact="b3387052">Problems with the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis.</dt> <dd fingerprint="398f46cb" fingerprint-exact="6106f731">Conditions that make it hard to pull the foreskin back from the head of the penis (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stp1344" data-hw-section="stp1344-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stp1344" data-hwid="stp1344" hw:section-href="stp1344-sec" href="?id=stp1344#stp1344-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">phimosis</span></a>) or that prevent a tightened, retracted foreskin from returning to its normal position over the head of the penis (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stp1251" data-hw-section="stp1251-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stp1251" data-hwid="stp1251" hw:section-href="stp1251-sec" href="?id=stp1251#stp1251-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">paraphimosis</span></a>) need to be checked by your doctor.</dd> <dt fingerprint="54f51726" fingerprint-exact="13250e4c">Hypospadias.</dt> <dd fingerprint="09dc7969" fingerprint-exact="32e21ad0">In this common problem at birth, the <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stu3306" data-hw-section="stu3306-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stu3306" data-hwid="stu3306" hw:section-href="stu3306-sec" href="?id=stu3306#stu3306-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">urethra</span></a> does not extend to the tip of the penis.</dd> <dt fingerprint="17f2a4d4" fingerprint-exact="7efd8c37"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stu3142" data-hw-section="stu3142-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stu3142" data-hwid="stu3142" hw:section-href="stu3142-sec" href="?id=stu3142#stu3142-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Undescended testicles</span></a> (cryptorchidism).</dt> <dd fingerprint="3e73f409" fingerprint-exact="eb607762">This occurs when one or both testicles have not moved down into the scrotum.</dd> <dt fingerprint="134e7ba3" fingerprint-exact="70e08b23">An <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sti150835" data-hw-section="sti150835-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sti150835" data-hwid="sti150835" hw:section-href="sti150835-sec" href="?id=sti150835#sti150835-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">inguinal hernia</span></a>. </dt> <dd fingerprint="517e8f5a" fingerprint-exact="4471064c">A hernia occurs when a small portion of the bowel bulges out through the inguinal canal into the groin.</dd> <dt fingerprint="dc3501f2" fingerprint-exact="b90ca27d">A <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stk151054" data-hw-section="stk151054-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stk151054" data-hwid="stk151054" hw:section-href="stk151054-sec" href="?id=stk151054#stk151054-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">kidney stone</span></a>.</dt> <dd fingerprint="3e65519f" fingerprint-exact="29ad12b6">A stone forms from minerals in urine that crystallize and harden. Kidney stones are usually painless while they are in the kidney. But they can cause severe pain as they break loose and travel through narrow tubes to exit the body.</dd> </dl> <dl> <dt fingerprint="f8557386" fingerprint-exact="a94bc861">A <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14526" data-hw-section="sts14526-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14526" data-hwid="sts14526" hw:section-href="sts14526-sec" href="?id=sts14526#sts14526-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">skin cyst</span></a>.</dt> <dd fingerprint="ce15b1ef" fingerprint-exact="c58303be">A cyst that is filled with a soft, yellow substance called keratin may form beneath the outer layer of the skin in the scrotum.</dd> </dl> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9eead61" fingerprint-exact="2036be44">Infections</h3> <p fingerprint="76f92e69" fingerprint-exact="88ae1641">Infections can occur in any area of the genitals, such as:</p> <ul fingerprint="3c252f3a" fingerprint-exact="624c4de6"> <li>A testicle (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sto167553" data-hw-section="sto167553-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sto167553" data-hwid="sto167553" hw:section-href="sto167553-sec" href="?id=sto167553#sto167553-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">orchitis</span></a>).</li> <li>The epididymis (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="ste122079" data-hw-section="ste122079-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="ste122079" data-hwid="ste122079" hw:section-href="ste122079-sec" href="?id=ste122079#ste122079-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">epididymitis</span></a>).</li> <li>The urethra (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stu3298" data-hw-section="stu3298-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stu3298" data-hwid="stu3298" hw:section-href="stu3298-sec" href="?id=stu3298#stu3298-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">urethritis</span></a>).</li> <li>The prostate (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stp2015" data-hw-section="stp2015-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stp2015" data-hwid="stp2015" hw:section-href="stp2015-sec" href="?id=stp2015#stp2015-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">prostatitis</span></a>).</li> <li>The bladder (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stb117069" data-hw-section="stb117069-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stb117069" data-hwid="stb117069" hw:section-href="stb117069-sec" href="?id=stb117069#stb117069-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">cystitis</span></a>).</li> <li>A simple hair follicle or a deeper <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123113" data-hw-section="sta123113-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123113" data-hwid="sta123113" hw:section-href="sta123113-sec" href="?id=sta123113#sta123113-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">abscess</span></a> in the scrotum that may involve the testicles, epididymis, or urethra.</li> <li>The genital area. An example is <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stg124293" data-hw-section="stg124293-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stg124293" data-hwid="stg124293" hw:section-href="stg124293-sec" href="?id=stg124293#stg124293-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">genital herpes</span></a> or, in rare cases, Fournier's gangrene.</li> <li>The head of the penis. The infection may occur under the foreskin. This is called balanitis.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="e1fe5720" fingerprint-exact="07ec5210">You may notice blood in your semen. This is most often caused by infection or inflammation.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="64f415c9" fingerprint-exact="17c29386">Other problems that may occur in the groin area</h3> <p fingerprint="5a7a1d80" fingerprint-exact="34397ccb">Rashes in the groin area have many causes, such as ringworm or yeast (cutaneous candidiasis). Most rashes can be treated at home.</p> <p fingerprint="b9f648c9" fingerprint-exact="e37390cf">A rash may be the first symptom of a <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14709" data-hw-section="sts14709-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14709" data-hwid="sts14709" hw:section-href="sts14709-sec" href="?id=sts14709#sts14709-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">sexually transmitted infection (STI)</span></a>. If you may have been exposed to an STI, do not have sexual contact or activity until you've been checked by your doctor. This will reduce the risk of spreading a possible infection to your sex partner. Your sex partner may also need to be checked and treated. </p> <p fingerprint="f31c6d87" fingerprint-exact="1b25cb80">Children may play with toys or other objects near their penis and accidentally cause an injury. Anything wrapped around the penis or any object in the penis needs to be checked right away to avoid problems.</p> <p fingerprint="bfee3e8e" fingerprint-exact="4f6441d0">If you use a urinary catheter to drain your bladder, your doctor will give you instructions on when to call to report problems. Be sure to follow the instructions your doctor gave you.</p> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-aa51914"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="maleg"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1000" data-hw-entity-key="1000" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a problem in the genital area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This includes problems with the penis or scrotum.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2137" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2137" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1000">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problem in the genital area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2138" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2138" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1000">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problem in the genital area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion31" data-hw-entity-key="31" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer72" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="143"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="72" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">Less than 12 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 12 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer73" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="73" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">12 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">12 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion972" data-hw-entity-key="972" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have problems with urination?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2080" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2080" data-hw-parent-entity-key="972">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problems with urination</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2081" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2081" data-hw-parent-entity-key="972">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problems with urination</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1040" data-hw-entity-key="1040" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you injured your scrotum or penis?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2219" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2219" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1040">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Injury to scrotum or penis</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2220" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2220" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1040">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Injury to scrotum or penis</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1041" data-hw-entity-key="1041" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there a deep cut or has any part of the penis or scrotum been cut off?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2221" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2221" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1041">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Deep cut or amputation</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2222" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2222" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1041">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Deep cut or amputation</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1042" data-hw-entity-key="1042" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had trouble getting an erection since the injury?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2223" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2223" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1042">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Impotence after injury</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2224" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2224" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1042">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Impotence after injury</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1043" data-hw-entity-key="1043" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have pain in the groin area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This includes the penis, scrotum, or testicles.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2225" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2225" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1043">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain in groin area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2226" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2226" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1043">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain in groin area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion24" data-hw-entity-key="24" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7017">How bad is the pain</a> on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer58" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="58" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">8 to 10: Severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer57" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="57" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">5 to 7: Moderate pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer56" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="56" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion54" data-hw-entity-key="54" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the pain:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer127" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="127" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Gotten worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer128" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="128" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Stayed about the same (not better or worse)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is unchanged</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer126" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="126" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Gotten better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting better</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1002" data-hw-entity-key="1002" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7157">urinary symptoms</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2141" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2141" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1002">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Urinary symptoms</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2142" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2142" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1002">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Urinary symptoms</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion413" data-hw-entity-key="413" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you able to urinate at all?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer902" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="902" data-hw-parent-entity-key="413">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Able to urinate</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer903" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="903" data-hw-parent-entity-key="413">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unable to urinate</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1044" data-hw-entity-key="1044" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have pain on one side of your back, just below your rib cage? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This is called <span class="bold">flank pain</span>. It sometimes is a symptom of a problem with the kidneys.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2227" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2227" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1044">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Flank pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2228" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2228" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1044">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Flank pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion17" data-hw-entity-key="17" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have a fever?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer40" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="40" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer41" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="41" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion29" data-hw-entity-key="29" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6946">symptoms of infection</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer67" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="67" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer68" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="68" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion306" data-hw-entity-key="306" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there red streaks leading away from the area or pus draining from it?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer679" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="679" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer680" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="680" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion307" data-hw-entity-key="307" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer681" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="681" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer682" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="682" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1045" data-hw-entity-key="1045" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any new discharge coming from the opening of the penis?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This could be pus, blood, a clear discharge, or bloody semen.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2229" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2229" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1045">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Discharge from penis</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2230" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2230" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1045">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Discharge from penis</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1703" data-hw-entity-key="1703" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the only problem blood in your semen?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3706" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3706" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1703">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood in semen</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3707" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3707" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1703">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blood in semen</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1046" data-hw-entity-key="1046" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think that the genital problem may have been caused by abuse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2231" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2231" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1046">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Genital problem may have been caused by abuse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2232" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2232" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1046">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Genital problem may have been caused by abuse</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1047" data-hw-entity-key="1047" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there an object around or in the penis or scrotum?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2233" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2233" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1047">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Foreign object around or in penis or scrotum</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2234" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2234" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1047">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Foreign object around or in penis or scrotum</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1048" data-hw-entity-key="1048" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have an erection that has lasted more than 3 hours and will not go away?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2235" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2235" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1048">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Erection lasting more than 3 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2236" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2236" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1048">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Erection lasting more than 3 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1049" data-hw-entity-key="1049" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there a problem with the foreskin of the penis?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2237" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2237" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1049">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problem with foreskin</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2238" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2238" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1049">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Problem with foreskin</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1050" data-hw-entity-key="1050" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the foreskin pulled back, swollen, or blocking the flow of urine?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2239" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2239" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1050">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Foreskin is pulled back, swollen, or blocking flow of urine</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2240" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2240" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1050">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Foreskin is pulled back, swollen, or blocking flow of urine</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1051" data-hw-entity-key="1051" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Can you return the foreskin to its normal position?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2241" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2241" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1051">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Able to return foreskin to normal position</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2242" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2242" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1051">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unable to return foreskin to normal position</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1052" data-hw-entity-key="1052" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having new trouble pulling back the foreskin?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2243" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2243" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1052">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New problem retracting foreskin</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2244" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2244" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1052">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New problem retracting foreskin</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1053" data-hw-entity-key="1053" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have been exposed to an STI (sexually transmitted infection)?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This means that you had sexual contact (including oral sex) with someone that you know or think has an STI.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2245" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2245" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1053">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Exposure to STI</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2246" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2246" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1053">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Exposure to STI</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1010" data-hw-entity-key="1010" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there a rash in the groin area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This could include a rash, blisters, or an open sore in the groin area.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2157" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2157" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1010">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Rash in groin area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2158" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2158" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1010">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Rash in groin area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion744" data-hw-entity-key="744" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does the rash hurt?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1606" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1606" data-hw-parent-entity-key="744">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Painful rash</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1607" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1607" data-hw-parent-entity-key="744">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Painful rash</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1287" data-hw-entity-key="1287" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the rash very itchy?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2719" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2719" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1287">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Very itchy rash</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2720" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2720" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1287">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Very itchy rash</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1011" data-hw-entity-key="1011" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there blisters on the penis?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2159" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2159" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1011">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blisters on penis</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2160" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2160" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1011">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blisters on penis</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1012" data-hw-entity-key="1012" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have an open sore?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2161" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2161" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1012">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Open sore</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2162" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2162" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1012">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Open sore</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1054" data-hw-entity-key="1054" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there a lump, a bulge, or any swelling or other changes in your testicle, scrotum, or groin area?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2247" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2247" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1054">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lump, bulge, swelling or other change in testicle, scrotum, or groin area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2248" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2248" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1054">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lump, bulge, swelling or other change in testicle, scrotum, or groin area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1009" data-hw-entity-key="1009" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the lump, bulge, or swelling new or changing?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2155" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2155" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1009">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lump, bulge, or swelling is new or changing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2156" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2156" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1009">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lump, bulge, or swelling is new or changing</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1055" data-hw-entity-key="1055" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had problems in the genital area for more than 2 weeks?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2249" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2249" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1055">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Genital problems for more than 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2250" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2250" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1055">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Genital problems for more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="maleg" data-hw-section="aa52131" hw:section-href="aa52131" hw:document-href="maleg" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=maleg#aa52131">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="maleg" data-hw-section="maleg-RelInfo" hw:section-href="maleg-RelInfo" hw:document-href="maleg" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=maleg#maleg-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6946"><p><b>Symptoms of infection</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area.</li><li>Red streaks leading from the area.</li><li>Pus draining from the area.</li><li>A fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7017"><p>Pain in adults and older children</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7157"><p><b>Urinary symptoms</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Pain when you urinate.</li><li>Trouble urinating.</li><li>Not being able to urinate at all.</li><li>Blood in your urine.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="maleg" data-hw-section="aa52131" hw:section-href="aa52131" hw:document-href="maleg" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=maleg#aa52131">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="maleg" data-hw-section="maleg-RelInfo" hw:section-href="maleg-RelInfo" hw:document-href="maleg" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=maleg#maleg-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="maleg" data-hw-section="aa52131" hw:section-href="aa52131" hw:document-href="maleg" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=maleg#aa52131">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="maleg" data-hw-section="maleg-RelInfo" hw:section-href="maleg-RelInfo" hw:document-href="maleg" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=maleg#maleg-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleurin3" data-hw-section="hw88893">Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleurin4" data-hw-section="hw89153">Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa52131"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="610553fb" fingerprint-exact="e904fee9">Home treatment can help relieve pain, swelling, and bruising and promote healing after a genital injury. But if you think you may have a more severe injury, use first aid while you arrange to be checked by your doctor.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="9f7c76eb" fingerprint-exact="d1c5feab">Home treatment for a minor injury</h3> <dl> <dt fingerprint="b60aafbf" fingerprint-exact="88fa24b7">Rest.</dt> <dd fingerprint="4982d895" fingerprint-exact="35fe865e"> <p>Rest and protect an injured or sore area.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="da016519" fingerprint-exact="e9a780c1">Ice.</dt> <dd fingerprint="34d1bc31" fingerprint-exact="a1907efc"> <p>Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an ice or cold pack right away to reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. A bag of frozen peas or corn may work as a cold pack. Protect your skin from frostbite by placing a cloth between the ice and the skin. After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling is gone, you can apply warmth to the area.</p> </dd> <dt fingerprint="293a14e7" fingerprint-exact="a8e8b1ce">Support.</dt> <dd fingerprint="c142a7ad" fingerprint-exact="33624eac"> <p>While recovering from a genital injury, wear snug underwear or compression shorts to help support the injured area. You can use an athletic supporter if it helps relieve your pain.</p> </dd> </dl> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="14ce3196" fingerprint-exact="6e811954">Other groin area problems</h3> <p fingerprint="1a693a55" fingerprint-exact="999dad2e">Rashes and injuries may also occur in the groin area. </p> <ul fingerprint="61cdcd81" fingerprint-exact="e1b79a8b"> <li>Rashes, such as those that occur with yeast infections or jock itch, are often treated with creams or ointments.</li> <li>Cuts are rinsed and cleaned. If a cut is large or painful, you may need to see a doctor.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="4c266756" fingerprint-exact="b843a661"> <li>New or worse signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, pus, or a fever.</li> <li>A painful lump or swelling.</li> <li>New or worse rash.</li> <li>New or worse urinary problems, such as burning with urination or blood in urine.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <p fingerprint="5b88c69b" fingerprint-exact="82c27f2e"> <b>Over-the-counter medicines</b> </p> <ul fingerprint="4542ea6b" fingerprint-exact="94d6b388"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="sid41443" data-hw-section="acq7537" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="sid41443" data-hwid="sid41443" hw:section-href="acq7537" href="?id=sid41443#acq7537">Acetaminophen</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="sid35905" data-hw-section="acn3965" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="sid35905" data-hwid="sid35905" hw:section-href="acn3965" href="?id=sid35905#acn3965">Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="pl1003" data-hw-section="acq7563" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="pl1003" data-hwid="pl1003" hw:section-href="acq7563" href="?id=pl1003#acq7563">Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="ad1205" data-hw-section="ad1206" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="ad1205" data-hwid="ad1205" hw:section-href="ad1206" href="?id=ad1205#ad1206">Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children</a> </li> </ul> <p fingerprint="6de8e89d" fingerprint-exact="1ae05b26"> <b>More self-care</b> </p> <ul fingerprint="4361bb39" fingerprint-exact="762651b3"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="tm6370" data-hw-section="tm6370-sec" hw:document-type="Focus" hw:document-href="tm6370" data-hwid="tm6370" hw:section-href="tm6370-sec" href="?id=tm6370#tm6370-sec">Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="MedicalTest" data-hw-document-href="hw234856" data-hw-section="hw234859" hw:document-type="MedicalTest" hw:document-href="hw234856" data-hwid="hw234856" hw:section-href="hw234859" href="?id=hw234856#hw234859">Testicular Examination and Testicular Self-Examination</a> </li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" 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