What should I do if there is a hard lump next to the scrotum?

Hard lumps next to the scrotum may be caused by scrotal boils, epididymal cysts, lymph node enlargement, etc. Patients need to take treatment methods based on different causes.

The patient's skin is infected by bacteria and causes folliculitis. If not treated in time, boils and lesions will form on the scrotal skin. The patient can be treated with erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment as directed by the doctor.

Due to chronic inflammation of the epididymis leading to blockage of the epididymal duct, local cysts will form on the surface of the epididymis, which can be treated with acetaminophen tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

Due to infectious factors, patients will experience swollen lymph nodes in the groin and hard bumps next to the scrotum. They can use cephalexin capsules, cefdinir dispersing and other drugs as directed by the doctor.

In addition to the above reasons, genital warts and other factors cannot be ruled out. Early detection and early treatment are also needed.