Tugging at testicles??

[Rocko]

I was at practice yesterday, and we did an obscene amount of abdominal work...during some flutter kicks (when you lie on your back and kick your feet up and down) I felt what I thought to be some pain in my testicles....it wasn't my actual 'testicles' that seemed to hurt, but the, for lack of a better word,'cords' that connect them to my body.  I didn't think much of it and worked through the pain.  I woke up about 40 minutes ago to go to the bathroom, and found a fair amount of discomfort....again, in the 'cords', not the testicles themselves.  Now, there is no swelling, bruising or anthing visual I can see, so I don't think its torsion....no lumps or anything of that nature....is it possible to strain your testicles?? I took two advil and it seemed to help.... Any help would be greatly appreciated....

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Any type of groin strain can lead to these symptoms.  Other possibilies would be a hernia, or less likely, an infectious cause - such as prostatitis or epididymitis.  

A scrotal ultrasound can be considered to evaluate the testicular anatomy.  A hernia can be checked on a physical exam, or a pelvic CT scan or ultrasound.  

Infection can be evaluated via a urinalysis and a digital rectal exam to evaluate the prostate.

I would discuss these tests with your personal physician for further evaluation.

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.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.

[Rocko]

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