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Testicular pain in men

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Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
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Testicular pain in men can occur both in adulthood and adolescence. Painful sensations in most cases are quite strong, can appear along with vomiting and nausea, increased sweating, as well as various psychological problems.

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What causes testicular pain in men?

  • Injury to the scrotum. In case of bruises, bruises and hematomas of the scrotum, it is necessary to immediately contact a doctor.
  • Twisting of the testicle along its axis. The causes of this pathology are unknown, but its consequences can be quite serious, up to and including the death of the testicle, so immediate medical attention is necessary.
  • Sexually transmitted infections. In these cases, pain in the testicles in men is often observed. Treatment consists of prescribing antibacterial and immunomodulatory treatment.
  • An inguinal hernia can cause pain in the testicles in men if a significant volume of intestine has shifted into the scrotum area, putting pressure on the testicles.
  • Dilated veins of the testicles and spermatic cord. The causes of occurrence may be genetic predisposition, as well as increased pressure in the veins of the small pelvis or scrotum. The treatment method is surgical.
  • Hydrocele is a collection of serous fluid in the testicle membrane. Causes may include scrotal trauma, heart failure, or lesions of the lymph nodes in the pelvic or groin area. The main symptom is an increase in the size of one or both parts of the scrotum, pain in the testicles in men. It is diagnosed by palpation and ultrasound. Treatment is surgical, aimed at removing fluid from the vaginal membrane.
  • Epididymis cyst. The disease is determined by palpation and ultrasound. The cyst is painful to the touch, has a round shape, there is pain in the testicles in men. This pathology does not pose a serious danger to the patient, but in cases of damage to adjacent tissues and the appearance of constant and intense pain that does not allow full walking or sitting, surgery is necessary.
  • Inflammation of the epididymis most often occurs with disorders of the genitourinary system, sometimes it can be caused by complications with flu or acute infectious diseases. Accompanying symptoms: chills, frequent emptying of the bladder, fever, pain in the testicles in men. Treatment tactics are aimed at eliminating the causes of this disorder, bed rest is prescribed.
  • Inflammation of the testicles, or orchitis, caused by the mumps virus. The testicles swell, sperm production decreases, and the temperature rises. Acute pain in the testicles in men radiates to the groin, lower back, and perineum. Antibiotics, analgesics, and anti-inflammatory drugs are used as treatment, glucocorticoid therapy, physiotherapy, and bed rest are prescribed.
  • Inflammation of the seminal vesicles caused by purulent infections. Predisposing factors for the development of the disease are chronic prostatitis and general infectious diseases.
  • Testicular pain in men can be a consequence of urolithiasis, kidney pathology. Often, the factor causing pain in young people is unsatisfied sexual desire. Pain occurs due to blood accumulation in the testicles and penis. To avoid this problem, lead a regular healthy sex life.

What to do if a man experiences pain in the testicles?

To prevent diseases that can cause pain in the testicles in men, it is necessary to lead a healthy and active lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, use contraceptives, and long-term sexual abstinence and sexual hyperactivity are not recommended.

To eliminate testicular pain in men, it is necessary to establish the cause that causes it as accurately as possible. This can only be done by contacting a specialist - a urologist or andrologist. After all the necessary tests have been taken and a full examination has been conducted, the doctor will be able to select the correct treatment needed in each specific case.

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