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    TESTICULAR PAIN

    Pain in the testicle is the discomfort in one or both testicles. The pain may spread to the lower abdomen.

    WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES;
    The testicles are very sensitive. Even a small injury can cause pain. Abdominal pain may occur before testicle pain in some conditions.
    Common causes of testicular pain include:

    • Injouring.
    • Infection or inflammation of the epididymides ( epididymitis ) or testicles ( orchitis ).
    • Torsion of the testis , which can interrupt the blood supply. It is most common in young men between 10 and 30 years. It is a medical emergency that must be addressed as soon as possible. If surgery is not performed within six hours, the testicle can hardly be saved.

    Mild pain can be caused by:

    • Varicocele.
    • Cyst in the epididymis and spermatocele.
    • Fluid surrounding the testicle ( hydrocele ).
    • Pain testes may also be caused by a hernia or kidney stone .
    • Cancer testis rarely causes pain.

    When shall i seek medical attention?
    Sudden, severe testicle pain needs immediate medical attention.
    Call your doctor immediately or go to the emergency department if:

    • Your pain is severe or sudden.
    • You had an injury or trauma to the scrotum, and you still have pain or swelling after one hour.
    • Your pain is accompanied by nausea or vomiting.

    Also call your doctor immediately if:

    • There is a mass in the testicle or scrotum.
    • You have fever .
    • Your scrotum is warm, sensitive to the touch, or red.
    • You have come into contact with someone who has mumps .

    WHAT WILL THE DOCTOR DO;
    Your doctor will do a test on your groin, testicles, and abdomen .
    Your doctor will ask you questions about pain, such as:

    • How long have you had testicular pain? Did it start suddenly or slowly?
    • When do you feel pain, is it on one or both sides?
    • How intense is the pain? Is it constant or does it comes and goes?
    • Did you have any injuries?
    • Have you ever had an infection that is transmitted by sexual contact?
    • Do you have any other symptoms such as swelling, redness, change in the color of your urine, fever, or unexpected weight loss?

    WHAT TESTS ARE THERE?

    • Ultrasound of the testicles.
    • Urinalysis and culture.
    • Other tests depending on the findings of the clinical examination.