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What Causes Tenderness And Pain In Testicle?
Hello, I was playing volleyball and felt a pull in my lower abdominal area in the pubic region end experienced immediate pain in my left testicle. Now the testicle is very tender and hurts when I move or even attempt to walk. Could I have torn something?
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Hi,
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). Causes of testicle pain and tenderness are epididymitis (inflammation of epididymis), orchitis (inflammation of testicle), testicular torsion (twisted testicle), mumps, hydrocele (fluid buildup which causes swelling of the scrotum), inguinal hernia, idiopathic testicular pain (unknown), kidney stones, prostatitis, scrotal masses, injury or blow to the testicle, urinary tract infection, spermatocele ( fluid buildup in the testicle), varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) etc. Treatment depends on causes. So, some investigations like ultrasound, urine R/M/E & C/S, urethral or prostatic swab for C/S etc to find out the underlying causes for left testicular pain and then treat them accordingly. NSAIDS like ibuprofen or naproxen can be taken for pain relief.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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). Causes of testicle pain and tenderness are epididymitis (inflammation of epididymis), orchitis (inflammation of testicle), testicular torsion (twisted testicle), mumps, hydrocele (fluid buildup which causes swelling of the scrotum), inguinal hernia, idiopathic testicular pain (unknown), kidney stones, prostatitis, scrotal masses, injury or blow to the testicle, urinary tract infection, spermatocele ( fluid buildup in the testicle), varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) etc. Treatment depends on causes. So, some investigations like ultrasound, urine R/M/E & C/S, urethral or prostatic swab for C/S etc to find out the underlying causes for left testicular pain and then treat them accordingly. NSAIDS like ibuprofen or naproxen can be taken for pain relief.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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