Dull, Consistent Pain in Left Testicle

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I am 20 years old, and for the last three days or so, I have had a minor, dull pain in my left testicle.  I have not participated in any form of difficult physical activity lately due to a small cold, and I am sexually inactive.  I have not found any bumps or anything along that sort on my testicles, but my left hangs down noticeably lower than my right, and is much softer in consistency too.  If the pain progresses, I will certainly see a doctor.

Does anyone have an idea as to what could be causing this, how long it will last, whether or not it will get worse, etc?
Thanks in advance!

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
Normally one of the testicles hangs lower than the other. But if there is significant difference then hydrocele or varicocele has to be ruled out. Testicular pain can be due to injury, infection (Epididymitis or Orchitis) or inflammation, testicular torsion ( most common in young men), excessive bicycle riding, hernia, varicocele or kidney or ureteric stones.

As there is no swelling or inflammation or redness of the scrotal sacs, so the chances of epidiymitis or orchitis are rare. In cases of hernia, a prominent bulge along with testicular pain is there and in cases of kidney or ureteric stones, pain during micturition may also be there.

Lab investigations like complete blood examination, urine examination, ultrasound lower abdomen and sometimes a urethral swab will help in diagnosis. Treatment will be started thereafter. My advise would be to consult a urologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.