Why does the testicles suddenly experience pain?

[Henry0831]

Some viewpoints on this issue:

Testicular pain is a symptom that needs to be taken seriously as it may indicate various health issues, some of which may require prompt medical intervention.

Firstly, testicular pain may be caused by minor injuries or infections, such as mild impact, friction, or epididymitis (an inflammation often caused by bacterial infections). These situations can usually be alleviated by rest, cold compress, herbal medicine diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill or common antibiotics.

However, in some cases, testicular pain may be a sign of serious health problems. Testicular torsion is a condition that requires emergency medical intervention, occurring when the testicles rotate around the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply and potentially leading to testicular tissue death within hours. This situation is usually accompanied by sudden and severe pain and swelling, requiring immediate surgical treatment.

Hernia, especially inguinal hernia, can also cause testicular pain. When a hernia occurs, the abdominal tissue protrudes into the inguinal canal, which may compress adjacent structures and cause pain.

Kidney stones can sometimes cause pain radiating from the back to the testicles, which is usually intermittent and may change as the stones move.

In addition, certain sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia infection, may also cause testicular pain. These infections require treatment with antibiotics.

It is worth noting that even habitual behavior, such as prolonged cycling or poor sitting posture, can lead to discomfort in the testicles.

Therefore, if testicular pain occurs, especially if the pain is sudden, severe, or persistent, medical professionals should be contacted immediately for evaluation.

[Scotsman53]

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[Schnoodle2017]

what if the testicules aren’t painful unless you touch them, have touched thrm. I.e. just tender? That pain can linger about upto 5 mins after examining them?

[Scotsman53 in reply to Schnoodle2017]

There's no reason to believe the poster has a medical qualification, if they did they'd have better things to do with their time than post unsolicited things like this in a forum for patients.