hernias are sometimes mistaken for testicular disease. when a lower part of the abdominal wall muscles are weak part of the intestine can bulge through it. when the intestine pushes into the scrotum it's called an inguinal hernia -- although the scrotum swells and it can appear to be a testicular problem. the solution is surgery to fix the weak part of the abdominal wall.
how can a hernia be mistaken for a testicular disease?