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Parents, young boys, and men should be aware that any testicular pain is an emergency until there is proof suggesting otherwise. Testicular pain can be the first sign that the testicle has lost its blood supply. It can also be a sign of infection of testicle or the tube around the testicle (the epididymis) or death of tissue connected testis or epididymis within the scrotal sac. Pain in the testicular area can also be referred pain from a groin hernia or a kidney stone, trauma or rarely a testis tumor. In cases where none of the above diagnoses have been made, intermittent testicular torsion should be considered as a cause of the pain.
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Causes of Testicle pain
Common causes of testicle pain include:
1. Injury
2. Infection or inflammation
3. Testicular torsion -- most common in young men between 10 and 20 years old
Prevention of Testicle pain
1. Prevent testicle injury by wearing an athletic supporter during physical activity, especially contact sports.
2. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases by wearing condoms and following other safe sex procedures. If you are diagnosed with chlamydia or another STD, all sexual partners should be notified, examined, and treated, if infected.
3. Perform testicular self-exams monthly if you are at risk of testicular cancer. See: Testicular self exam.
4. Make sure that children have received the MMR vaccine (a combination vaccine for mumps, measles, and rubella).
5. Emptying the bladder completely when urinating helps prevent urinary tract infections that can lead to conditions that cause testicle pain.
Tips to Treat Testicle pain
Be Open to Antibiotics
If you do have an infection such as epididymitis, you will need to take antibiotics to clear it up. Tetracycline is the usual prescription.
For An Injury, Choose Ice
If your testicles take a serious blow, apply ice immediately. Put some cubes in plastic wrap or a sandwich bag and close it up with a rubber hand. Then wrap the pack in a towel or a washcloth. Apply the ice in cycles of 15 minutes on and 10 minutes off. If the pain doesn't go away in a couple of hours or if it intensifies, get to your doctor without delay. You may have internal bleeding.
Rest Up
Do not do anything too vigorous or jarring. You want to prevent the scrotum, the "bag" that holds the testicles, from hitting against your thighs when you move around.
Avoid Aspirin
Aspirin is a very potent blood thinner. It would cause problems if you would need to have some sort of surgery done. If you want to take a pain reliever, choose ibuprofen instead.
Add Some Lift
You can relieve your pain somewhat by elevating your scrotum. It is recommended to use a towel to prop up the testicles while you are sitting down.
Keep Them In Suspension
A device called a scrotal suspensory can immobilize the testicles when you are on the go. It is similar to an athletic supporter, but not as tight. An athletic supporter creates pressure that will make your pain even worse. You can purchase a scrotal suspensory in a drugstore or medical supply store.
