Testicular Pain At A Glance

• Testicular pain refers to pain or discomfort that is felt in one or both testicles.

• The primary role of the testicle is to produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.

• There are numerous conditions that can cause testicular pain, and a few of them constitute medical emergencies.

• The signs and symptoms may include pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness of the testicle and/or scrotum. Nausea, vomiting and fever may also be present.

• The different causes of testicular pain can be diagnosed using blood tests, urinalysis and imaging studies, in addition to a complete physical exam.

• The treatment for testicular pain varies depending on the underlying cause, and may include pain medication, antibiotics, and surgical intervention.

• The complications of the conditions causing testicular pain may include infection, impaired fertility, permanent damage to the testicle or loss of the testicle.

• Only a few causes of testicular pain are preventable.