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Hi everyone,

I had a cyst on my foreskin for several years. It was benign, painless, and never really caused me any problems. However, about two months ago, the cyst suddenly became swollen and painful. Strangely, the next morning when I woke up, the swelling had completely disappeared.

Ever since that day, I have been experiencing persistent pain ranging from 6/10 to 8/10. The feeling is like being constantly kicked in the testicles. The pain has been ongoing for two months and has significantly affected my daily life.

I initially tried to consult several dermatologists, but most of them declined to see me once they know cyst is on the private area.

TLDR: I am considering undergoing more thorough investigations like Doppler ultrasound or an MRI to check the root cause of this pain. I have a Prudential medical card (PruMillion Med) which I bought four years ago. If I were to admit myself through the emergency department at Gleneagles or another private hospital, would my medical card able to cover the cost? The urologist I consulted mentioned that I would need to pay first and there is no guarantee that the scans would be covered by the insurance company.

I am from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. If anyone knows of an experienced specialist in this field, I would greatly appreciate your recommendation. I am willing to travel to Kuala Lumpur for better treament

Timeline of Events

Eventually, I visited a government clinic and was referred to the urology department. They prescribed me antibiotic while waiting for the appointment.

Because the pain was severe and my appointment was scheduled a month later, I decided to seek help from a senior urologist at Gleneagles with over 30 years of experience. I asked whether it was possible that part of the cyst wall or its root remained and whether it should be removed. He told me that there was no need for surgery and admitted that he could not explain the cause of my pain. He prescribed antibiotics.

Later, during my appointment at the government hospital, the urologist there was very kind and attentive, but he was also unable to identify the exact cause of the problem. He prescribed antiviral medication and medication for nerve pain instead.

It has now been two months. Despite taking so many pills every single day, the pain has not improved. It remains at around 6/10 to 8/10 most of the time. The sensation is very similar to being kicked in the testicles repeatedly. It has gradually affected my ability to work and function normally, and I am no longer able to perform as I used to.

Before all of this happened, I was very health-conscious. I paid attention to both my macro and micronutrient intake, walked at least 10,000 steps daily, performed strength training three times a week, maintained healthy blood pressure, and avoided smoking, vaping, and alcohol completely.

I would sincerely appreciate any advice or recommendations from those who may have experienced something similar or know of specialists who deal with this kind of conditions.

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