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Pain in the left testicle
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pain in the left testicle can appear at any age - be it a man, a child or a teenager.
Often we hear the girls being scolded by their parents “do not sit in the cold - you have children to give birth to!” Or the ordinary phrase “problems like a woman”. But do not forget that men can also have problems caused by colds, stressful situations, lack of vitamins, unprotected sex, etc., which can lead to any consequences, including impotence and infertility.
And pain in the field of childbearing endings also occur not only in women. Urologists say that recently the percentage of complaints of pain in the left testicle has increased significantly.
The testicles, or testes, are called the male sex glands. Both testicles, left and right, are located in the male scrotum on both sides, respectively.
The main tasks assigned to the "shoulders" of the testicles are the production of sperm and the formation of testosterone . The pain in the left testicle is one of the most unpleasant, strong and sharp pains that a man can feel in his life.
Causes of pain in the left testicle
The most common causes of pain in the testicles are sexually transmitted infections, chronic prostatitis, epididymitis (inflammation in the left epididymis), various testicular tumors, orchitis (inflammatory disease of the testicle), hernia in the groin, injuries of the left testicle, varicocele, testicular torsion, hydrocele, surgery or spermatocele. In these cases, to diagnose pain in the left testicle and identify its source is not a difficult task for an experienced doctor, but if the disease does not give a meaning to it for a long time, it can turn into a chronic form.
An injured scrotum can be a source of pain in the testicle. Sharp, sudden pain from damage to the testicle with a sharp or cutting object should move the victim to immediate treatment in a medical institution, since a neglected, untreated injury can provoke sterility or loss of the testicle.
Torsion of the left testicle, accompanied by pain, is a rather insidious factor that, if left untreated, can cause organ dying. The spermatic cord, on which the left testicle is suspended, is supplied with blood and oxygen. In the event of a 360 ° twisting of the cord, an unbearable pain in the left testicle appears, the blood circulation, of course, is disturbed, the deferent stream is compressed, the testicle lacks oxygen and vital substances, and it gradually dies off.
Epididymitis is also accompanied by severe, sharp pain in the male genital organ. Usually in this case, the testicle is enlarged and very sensitive when touched. Often the causes of this disease are various infections, for example, chlamydia, gonococci, which can also cause urethritis. In addition to pain in the left testicle, a man caught in the "network" of the disease, may note a high body temperature, a burning sensation during urination, spontaneous urination. Untreated disease can result in sterility or impotence, so - run to the doctor!
Orchitis is a very rare disease, mainly occurring as a consequence of mumps. In addition to the salivary glands, mumps for unknown reasons affects the testicle. During the disease, this genital increases in size many times, it becomes extremely sensitive, even insignificant touch is affected by pain in the left testicle. The affected testicle (rarely both) for some time atrophies and ceases to produce healthy sperm.
Another disease that causes pain in the testicles of a man is varicocele . Ailment is quite rare.
Also, urolithiasis, testicular tumors, testicular cysts can appear as a result of pain in the left testicle .
Often there are patients complaining of pain in the testicles, seemingly, for no apparent reason. However, nothing hurts just like that and in this case the reason also exists. This is a rare sexual intercourse, unsatisfied sexual desire of a man. During sexual arousal, blood accumulates in the genitals, causing them to swell, but in the case of non-discharge, there is pain in the left testicle. In this and any other situation that causes testicular soreness, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Other causes of pain in the left testicle
- Chronic prostatitis . About this disease have heard, probably all. Prostatitis can be of several types, but the most difficult to deal with is precisely the chronic types of the disease, since it takes root in the human body and becomes part of it. A person suffering from chronic prostatitis, often experiencing in addition to physical pain, moral oppression, shame. For a man, not only prostatitis, but reproductive health in general is of paramount importance, respectively, any ailment associated with the urinogenital system is, indeed, a problem that cannot be postponed for later;
- STDs - sexually transmitted diseases. Not just pain in the left testicle, but, truly, hellish torments can cause gonococci, trichomonads, chlamydia, and so on. But, despite the "sharpness of sensations", such diseases can be easily cured at an early stage, the main thing is not to start, because the consequences can be most unpleasant;
- testicular tumor; testicular torsion; inguinal hernia; varicocele; spermatocele or hydrocele.
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Symptoms of pain in the left testicle
Symptoms of pain in the left testicle can be caused by the reasons that we looked at somewhat higher. Some inflammatory processes are accompanied by high fever, tumors, purulent secretions and so on. But, no matter how it was there, panic, fear, shame in this situation are not the best mental manifestations. And despite the fact that there is a lot of information on the Internet regarding the symptoms of pain in the left testicle, you will not give an accurate diagnosis in the “online mode”. And a wrong medical report is a wrong treatment, which can aggravate the situation even more. Only professional examination in such cases is the right decision!
Among other things, it is necessary to distinguish between types of pain, which are characterized by individual properties of diseases:
Pulling pain in left testicle
Drawing pain in the left testicle is most often caused by varicose veins, or a cyst in this area of the body. More rarely, due to the presence of renal pathology, hernial protrusion, oncological pathology. But do not panic ahead of time, because the consequence of such symptoms may be prolonged sexual abstinence or lack of vitamins. Proper nutrition and the necessary amount of vitamins can not only prolong but also improve men's health. To do all this, it is not necessary to resort to expensive drugs, because there is such a thing as alternative wisdom.
Regimen and diet.
- regular sex
- sport,
- balanced diet.
Regarding the first paragraph will not prompt, you know what's what.
On the second question - exercise. Physical culture helps to improve blood circulation in the pelvic area (which often affects the potency of a man and his state of health). So, just 10 minutes a day can radically change your life.
Exercise first: the usual squat. You can start from a minimum, but subsequently the number of squats should increase (but without fanaticism!).
The next exercise: supine, arms behind your head, lift your legs up. The main thing in this process is not to make quick and sudden movements, the legs should be raised slowly. Approximately 10 times such procedures at the initial stage will be enough.
And last but not least, exercise: lying on your stomach, alternately raise (left and then right) legs so that the foot strives towards the head.
As for nutrition and vitamins, there is nothing complicated at all. Avoid spicy, fatty and heavy foods. Dairy products and glucose have a positive effect not only on the health of the testicles, but also on sexual activity in general. Despite the fact that vegetables, fruits (especially apples, cabbage, carrots) contain a large amount of essential vitamins for a man’s health, one should not refuse fish and meat. The lack of animal protein can also cause discomfort in the area of the right and left testicle.
A balanced diet is useful not only in the presence of lingering pain in the left testicle, but also for other symptoms. But we specifically sanitized physical exercises in this part of the article, as in the case of aching, strong and sharp pain in the left testicle, we should initially eliminate the pain and undergo a course of treatment, and then resort to physical exertion.
Aching pain in left testicle
The aching pain in the left testicle is one of the most dangerous pains. Why? In case of acute sharp pain, a person immediately turns to a doctor, since it is impossible to endure such sensations. And the nagging pain can be endured. This pain can be compared to a toothache. In both cases, the malaise is caused by the inflammatory process, and, as a rule, the patient neglects the decision to visit the doctor’s office. And such an action generates a strong, sharp pain. You can not bring your body to such a state, because the aching pain is just a warning, the cause of which can be any ailment, beyond which any consequences can go!
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Severe pain in the left testicle
Severe pain in the left testicle is characteristic of injury. If there was no injury, then it is a signal “to see a doctor urgently.” It is clear that the pain itself does not come, and of course, does not go away. In addition to the fact that a patient in this situation cannot lead a normal life, as strong pain can break any person, it can also be the cause of a serious illness, which we considered above. It is possible that with such symptoms an urgent surgical intervention will be needed. Just do not be afraid of the word "surgical" - now everything happens quickly and painlessly.
Sharp pain in left testicle
Again, it can occur when a mechanical impact, that is, a blow or other injury. The most dangerous types of injuries are piercing, cutting. In such situations, tissue necrosis may occur, which can lead to testicular amputation. In order to avoid such a consequence - immediate hospitalization. In addition to this reason, there are other factors (discussed above) that can cause severe pain. Here, and venereal, viral, cancer. Such pain can be caused by inflammation obtained during hypothermia of the body (swimming in cold water), prolonged stay of a person in an unheated room, “do not sit on cold” and so on.
To say exactly what can cause any kind of pain in the left testicle can not be exact, focusing only on the description of the disease.
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What if the left testicle hurts?
At the present stage of medical development, the diagnosis of pain in the left testicle is absolutely painless - an ultrasound examination . With the help of a computer setup, a doctor can see even seemingly impossible things. Of course, viral diseases and bacteria determines the blood test. If we talk specifically about ultrasound, the result is visible immediately. In addition, the expanded ultrasound examines not only the painful area, but also the points of the possible cause of pain, that is, the urinary system. There are no contraindications for this process.
Only after a full examination, the doctor prescribes medication, physiotherapy and, if necessary, surgical treatment.
Treatment of pain in the left testicle
The pain itself is removed with the help of painkillers, but you should not forget about the individual tolerance of the drugs (allergic reaction and the like). And the disease itself that caused the pain should be treated.
If the pain is caused by gonorrhea, then there can not do without antibiotics. As a rule, the drug appointment looks like this:
- Penicillin is recommended to use in such doses:
- 800,000 - 1,000,000 U.
- 1,500,000 - 3,500,000 U, if the urethritis is sluggish.
- up to 200,000 IU every 3-4 hours, 300,000 IU every 6 hours (novocaine solution 0, 5%) - for injection.
- simultaneous administration of the entire course dose of 800,000 U, if the patient has acute gonorrheal urethritis. With this injection, penicillin is diluted with 5 ml of autologous blood.
A one-time injection is a one-time treatment, which is resorted to by patients who do not have the opportunity to return to the doctor.
- Ecmonovocillin is prescribed in case of acute gonorrheal urethritis: 600000 IU every 10 - 12 hours. In the situation with a single use - 1200000 IU.
If we talk about precautionary measures, then you should not forget that overdose can cause side effects.
If the patient does not have the opportunity to go to the hospital, then you can receive treatment at home. But injections should be done by a person with medical education. And today the nurse can be invited to the house.
Alternative treatment of pain in the left testicle
In the old days, when medicine still did not reach those heights that modern society can boast of, grandmother-healers treated men in such ways:
- The flowers of thyme ordinary (50 g) were mixed with peppermint leaves (50 g) + rosemary (the stem itself 30 g) + yarrow (20). All of these ingredients were ground and mixed well. Since the finished product cannot be stored for a long time, it should be insisted only for a single dose. For one dose, 1 teaspoon of crushed herbs infused in 1 liter of boiling water for 15 minutes is sufficient. For the final preparation, the “potion” is filtered and cooled at room temperature. Drink this remedy after eating warm. We should not forget that this is not tea, therefore, it is not recommended to add sugar.
- Oregano ordinary (30 g) and calendula flowers (15 g) pour boiling water (1 l) and insist in a thermos for 8 hours. Norm: Drink 100 ml of the mixture after meals 3 times a day.
Walnuts and dried fruits contain vitamins that have a positive effect not only on the genitals, but also on the brain. Compote of dried fruits can also be attributed to alternative ways to extend men's health, but this method is classified as prophylactic.
Prevention of pain in the left testicle
Preventing the disease is much easier and cheaper than curing it. And for this it is necessary, at a minimum, to regularly undergo medical examinations. As for lifestyle, having sex is normal, but if there is no regular partner, you cannot neglect condoms. Abstinence (prolonged is meant) can adversely affect the reproductive system of an adult, and even cause pain in the right and left testicle. Sport and the absence of alcohol have a significant positive effect on the health of men. Such vitamins as A, B, C, E, D, iodine, calcium, potassium, iron, folic acid are necessary for a man for a normal full life.
Most importantly, at the slightest suspicion of any disease, the answer should not be found on the Internet, but by a doctor.