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Finasteride and side effects
Sir I have taken finasteride for only six days now my ed and ejaculation is ok and swelling is gone. But sometimes when i check my testicles it appears big and some time time small. Is there anything concerning. I have also met general surgeon in my area he said there is nothing concerning. But when I search my symptoms in gemini/chatgpt it says testicular cancer. It has made me anxious I am unable to work
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Not to worry. It will become normal after few days. Just wait and observe.
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No cancer not to worry be happy
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If there is constant increase in size associated with pain or temperature or redness or swelling in scrotal area, then it is concerning else everything is normal. Kindly consult for further evaluation and managemnet. Hope it helps
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Basing on your information you do not have testicular cancer.
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Gemini is answering for the symptoms you are presenting to it whereas the surgeon has examined you physically and given opinion based on his knowledge and experience. So you must follow the surgeon's opinion.
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Stop the medicine n consult treating. Answered lot of times
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Radheshyam
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
3 yrs exp
Sri Ganganagar
Don’t worry, just chill…It’s depending on body temperature, stress and contraction of the muscles.
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If u remain anxious, the best next step is to see a urologist or get a scrotal USG, which is a simple and highly reliable test to r/o significant pathology.
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Avoid repeatedly checking the testicles or relying on internet searches, as this often increases anxiety.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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No such side effects
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No need to worry. Testicle size varies naturally depending on external environment and also from hormonal changes etc etc.... so it's normal to experience such changes in testicle size. Internet says cancer for everything. Don't rely on it.
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Nothing serious... Don't worry...If you consult me I will take detailed history and rule out everything...Kindly do consult...
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No need to worry , there is no such effect in this small duration.
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feel free to consult further.
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Do consult
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Nothing such as.its FDA approved drug ,and no major side effects seen.so no worry.
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Don't worry.
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Dr. Iamun Mushtaq
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Srinagar
No you are completely fine but it would be better if you go to a doctor in person and let him examine
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Dr. Mohammed Syam Shajahan
General Practitioner
5 yrs exp
Kollam
Dear brother , please don't believe in ai apps, as surgeon examined you and confirmed nothing is concerning, please don't overthink
Continue finasteride for 1 week more, and please follow it up with ser psa and usg scrotum if the symptoms persist
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Serum PSA and Scrotal usg if the symptoms persist
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please don't overthink
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Psychological
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pls consult back same doctor
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Mr. Kusetty venkata siva
Dermatopathologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For ur age and taking finasteride for 6 days with the history of no swelling as such
No need to worry about testicular cancer
If u r still worrying want to stress free
Do testing of
1) AFP- Alpha Fetoprotein
2) Beta- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Which is not required now
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Don't worry. It is normal
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Dr. Anshu Anand
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Patna
Finasteride is not a medicine to start on your own.
* It is mainly used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern hair loss.
* BPH is uncommon at 26 years of age, although it can occur.
* Finasteride does not treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and may even cause sexual side effects in some men.
If you have testicular swelling, a lump, persistent pain, or think you might have testicular cancer, do not self-medicate. Consult a qualified doctor as soon as possible for a proper examination and diagnosis. Early evaluation can make a significant difference.
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Mr. Sholingapuram Veda Murthy Charan Shakthi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Tirupati
Finasteride is a 5alpha reductase inhibitors !!! U might be using it for baldness ! There is no such side effect for that drug !!! U might have decreased libido and ejaculation like problems other than that there’s nothing to worry about it !!! If u r more concerned and there are symptoms like pain and tenderness!!! U consult us and I will look into it
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Dr. Yogita
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Rohtak
There is no need to worry.
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Dr. Vinod Choudhary
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dont woory it is a hormone dependent condition you will continue the treatment no worries about such symptoms continues the treatment for at least 1 month and then if such symptoms persist visit the surgeon nearby you and sone dignostic and conformity lab test .
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Relex and continue the treatment for atleast 1 month. And wach symptoms if persist vist near by surgeon for clinical and lab test
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
No need to worry the size of testicles size varies due to weather change and more factors
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Dr. Bhavesh Nathabhai Shyora
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Don't worry. What you're thinking is most likely not the case because there are no signs or symptoms suggesting it. If you're worried about testicular cancer, it usually presents with other signs and symptoms as well. So, please don't take it too seriously, but if you notice any persistent lump, swelling, or pain, it's always best to consult a doctor for an examination.
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