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Re: Testicular Pain
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Re: Testicular Pain
by HFHS M.D.-JJ, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHS M.D.-JJ on July 11, 1998 at 15:23:02:
In Reply to: Testicular Pain posted by Pearce on July 04, 1998 at 21:12:04:
I started having pain in my right testical about 3 or 4 days ago.
It is a dull ache and the only thing that makes the pain worse is if
it gets squashed when I sit. Urinating nor sex makes the pain
worse or change quality. There is no swelling, no discoloration,
no lumps, just the dull, constant ache.
Is this something to be concerned about? I have had a URI for
about a week. Could this be a strain from all the coughing?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Dear Pearce
There are many possible causes for testicular pain on one side (unilateral). This could range from simple positioning and trauma, to intermittent torsion (which is primarily seen in the pediatric age group and highly unlikely in your case), epididymitis, or any other possible cause.
However, unilateral testicular pain can most likely be the result of epididymitis in the young adult male. This is essentially an infection and inflammation of the epididymis which is part of the testicle. Epididymitis is not uncommon, and needs to be treated with antibiotics. It may progress to involve the whole testicle at which time it is called Epididymal-orchitis which involves more severe pain (beyond the ache), swelling, and may be associated with redness of the scrotal skin.
The best way to find the cause is to see your urologist if this does not resolve in the next few days.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).
Wish you the best,
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-JJ
*keyword: Testicular pain
In Reply to: Testicular Pain posted by Pearce on July 04, 1998 at 21:12:04:
I started having pain in my right testical about 3 or 4 days ago.
It is a dull ache and the only thing that makes the pain worse is if
it gets squashed when I sit. Urinating nor sex makes the pain
worse or change quality. There is no swelling, no discoloration,
no lumps, just the dull, constant ache.
Is this something to be concerned about? I have had a URI for
about a week. Could this be a strain from all the coughing?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Pearce
There are many possible causes for testicular pain on one side (unilateral). This could range from simple positioning and trauma, to intermittent torsion (which is primarily seen in the pediatric age group and highly unlikely in your case), epididymitis, or any other possible cause.
However, unilateral testicular pain can most likely be the result of epididymitis in the young adult male. This is essentially an infection and inflammation of the epididymis which is part of the testicle. Epididymitis is not uncommon, and needs to be treated with antibiotics. It may progress to involve the whole testicle at which time it is called Epididymal-orchitis which involves more severe pain (beyond the ache), swelling, and may be associated with redness of the scrotal skin.
The best way to find the cause is to see your urologist if this does not resolve in the next few days.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).
Wish you the best,
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-JJ
*keyword: Testicular pain
