N49: Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified
N49.2: Inflammatory disorders of scrotum
The male genital organs include the testicles and the penis. The testicles are located outside the body, and are covered by skin. That is the scrotum.
Your scrotum is inflamed. You may experience pain between your legs or in your lower abdomen. A testicle may be also be painful and swollen. Sometimes you will also have a fever.
An inflammation of the scrotum may be caused by pathogens, for example, or other conditions.
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