When should I worry about testicle pain?

Sudden, severe testicle pain needs immediate medical care. Call your provider right away or go to an emergency room if: Your pain is severe or sudden. You have had an injury or trauma to the scrotum, and you still have pain or swelling after 1 hour.

Can testicle pain happen for no reason?

Testicle pain has a number of possible causes. The testicles are very sensitive, and even a minor injury can cause testicle pain or discomfort. Pain might arise from within the testicle itself or from the coiled tube and supporting tissue behind the testicle (epididymis).

What does testicular torsion pain feel like?

You’ll feel a sudden, possibly severe pain in your scrotum and one of your testicles. The pain might increase and decrease but generally won’t go away completely. Other symptoms include: swelling, especially on one side of the scrotum.

Can you strain a testicle?

If an injury breaks through the layers of tissue around the testicle, it can cause damage to the testicle itself. This may lead the testicle to push through the surrounding tissue. This injury needs immediate treatment.

How do you tell if your testicle is twisted?

Signs and symptoms of testicular torsion include:

Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum — the loose bag of skin under your penis that contains the testicles.
Swelling of the scrotum.
Abdominal pain.
Nausea and vomiting.
A testicle that’s positioned higher than normal or at an unusual angle.
Frequent urination.
Fever.

What does it mean when your testicle hurts?

Moderately serious: Testicular pain along with burning on urination is most likely due to a urinary tract infection or a sexually transmitted disease. Serious: Sudden, severe pain in one testicle is very serious and must be treated immediately. What can cause testicle pain?

Can testicular torsion cause abdominal pain?

Testicular Torsion The testicles are attached to cords inside the scrotum. If they become twisted, this is known as torsion and can cause severe lower abdominal pain. When the cords twist, the blood supply to the scrotum and testicles becomes cut off.

What are the symptoms of an injury to the scrotum?

A sudden injury results in sharp, sudden pain, followed by a dull ache. The pain of epididymitis can worsen with time. Kidney stones can cause sharp pains in the back that spread to the testicles and to the tip of the penis. Bruising: There may be bruising on the scrotum if the testicles were injured.

What happens at an appointment for testicular pain?

At your appointment, we ask you questions about the pain you’re experiencing and examine your testicles for any abnormalities, such as swelling or lumps. We may even run a urine test, scrotal ultrasound, or blood test to confirm the cause of your testicular pain.

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