Testicular Pain

About the Symptom

Discomfort in the scrotum, a sac-like body part in men located below the penis and contains the testicles. There can be a many causes of scrotal pain. If it lasts longer than 2 hours then seek immediate medical attention as this could be serious.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Scrotal or testicle pain

Possible Causes

Generally, Testicular pain can be related to:

• Varicocele

  A varicocele is a condition where the veins in your scrotum become enlarged. The exact cause is unknown, but experts believe that it may be due to defective valves in the veins within your scrotum. The valves regulate the flow of blood to and from the testicles. It may also occur from compression of a vein by nearby structures. Varicoceles may lead to decreased sperm production and quality as well as dull achy pain after standing for long periods.

• Testicular Tumor

  A testicular tumor is a lump or swelling on either testicle. The tumor may be benign, which doesn't spread to other parts of the body, or malignant, commonly known as cancerous, which means it can spread to other parts of the body. Testicular cancer is usually first noted as a firm lump in the testicle. New testicular lumps always need immediate evaluation by a doctor. Pain or discomfort in the affected testicle or lower abdomen might also be present. The primary risk factor is having an undescended testicle or a family history of testicular cancer.

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition characterized by painful nodules and abscesses in the skin's folds.

• Hydrocele
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Testicular pain may be related to these serious diseases:

• Testicular Torsion

  This is a serious condition in which the testicle twists and cuts off blood flow to the affected testicle. It is most common among pubertal boys and requires emergency attention to preserve the function of the affected testis.

• Epididymitis

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Are you experiencing any pain or discomfort in your scrotum or testicles?
• How is your pain or discomfort in the scrotum or testicles now?
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how severe was your pain or discomfort in the scrotum or testicles at its worst?
• When did you first notice the pain or discomfort in your scrotum or testicles?

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