Right testicle discomfort feels like its raised too high even when its hanging normal

[Tom18202]

I have discomfort in my right testicle. it is not in the testicle itself but more in the muscle's above/behind it(sorry its hard to discribe where). The best way i can discribe the discomfort is as if i have a tight muscle somewhere or the feeling u get when the testicle raises too high into the body. its been doing this on and off for awhile now but the lastest has been for a couple days and wont go away. my muscles in my legs are very tight, could that be causing the problem? if not what can i do? i have this constent feeling of a testicle that is raised too high(even when it is hanging normal). The testicle does raise up(stil causing the discomfort) in normal situations and then desends but still feels like its raised up. please help

so the testicle hangs normal but feels as if its beign sucked up into my body.

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Ensuring the testicle itself is ok (i.e. no evidence of torsion, infection or a mass), you can consider an ultrasound to evaluate it.  I would also obtain blood tests.  

If negative, you can consider a hernia or a muscle strain.  Obtaining an evaluation by a surgeon or urologist can be considered for an examination of this possibility.  Imaging with a pelvic CT scan can be considered as well.  

These options can be discussed with your personal physician.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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