Why Am I Having Left Testicle Pain After Lifting Heavy Object?

Family Medicine, Primary Care Roots Community Health Center, Hippo Education, Kameda Medical Center

Supervised by Kenji Taylor, MD

Lifting a heavy object can lead to left testicle pain due to muscle strain, irritation of nearby nerves, a varicocele, or a hernia.

Explanation

Left testicular pain after lifting a heavy object has several common causes.

Muscle strain in the groin area caused by lifting something heavy
Pressure on the spermatic cord and nearby nerves
Worsening of an existing varicocele (enlarged veins)
Development of a small hernia due to heavy lifting

For mild pain, try rest, supportive underwear, and over-the-counter pain medication. However, if your pain is severe or does not improve, you should discuss with a healthcare provider.

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