Question 1

what could cause testicle pain?

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Testicular pain: Severe testicular pain can be caused by torsion, if pain of sudden onset. Also torsion of appendix testis. Epidiymitis due to inflammation causes severe pain. Epididymal cyst or spermatocele can be tender &amp; painful. Hemorrhage into testis tumor can be painful. Hydroceles &amp; varicoceles can cause mild pain. Engorgement of testicular veins so called "lovers nuts" or "blue balls" can be very painful.

Question 2

i am experiencing  testicle pain.

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Dr to examine testis: In general, testicle pain means a trip to the doctor right away because the testicle's blood supply can be twisted off (called torsion). What if only slight aches or pains? That would likely be some other, non-urgent problem. One's primary care doctor can help, because the details matter... where is the pain, how did it begin, how bad is the pain, how strong is the shower, is there a rash, etc...

Question 3

testicle pain...what is the cause?

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Epididymitis/torsion: Testicular pain has many causes
1trauma
2 torsion of the testis
3epididymitis
4orchitis
5i nguinal hernia when in scrotum
6testicular tumor
7kidney stones can sometime give referred pain in testis
if you have pain in testis see your doctor asap.

Question 4

what are the possible reasons of testicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Epididymitis: Is a medical condition characterized by discomfort or pain in of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle in which sperm matures.  This can be painful, and should be evaluated and treated by a dr.  There can be other causes of pain in the testicle as well, including a torsion, where the blood supply can be affected and its truly an emergency.  Testes pain should be evaluated.

Question 5

could it be something bad if i have testicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Torsion or Epid'itis: Acute testicular pain must be considered a twisted testicle until proven otherwise and demands emergency care to avoid loss of testis. Other sause of severe pain is epididymitis, an inflammation of epididymis and underlying testis, needs rest, ice pack and antibiotics. Other causes not serios other that hemorrhage into testis tumor. Scrotal ultrasound can differentiate, . Get seen asap. Good luck.

Question 6

mass on right testicle, pain?

Accepted Answer

See doctor now: If the mass is truly in your right testicle, pain or no pain, you need urgent medical attention. There is nothing good that comes out of a mass on the testicle.

Question 7

can herpes cause testicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Acute or classic genital herpes should not cause isolated testis discomfort.  Herpetic neuralgia can cause neuropathy and a host of symptoms.  Urologic evaluation and examination are important.   Please see a urologist.

Question 8

could sciatica cause testicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Not common, but yes: Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is irritated. The nerve is made up of branches from the 4th lumbar nerve (l4) down to the 3rd sacral nerve (s3). Scrotal and testicular sensation are typically provided by the s2 (racepinephrine) nerve. There are other more common causes of testicular pain, but disc herniation in the back can potentially cause this pain.

Question 9

can lifting weights cause testicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Intraabdominal pressure increases during lifiting. The pressure may be transmitted along the spermatic cord to the testicle. Be sure there is no hernia, infection, or tumor.  See a doctor.

Question 10

can testicle pain be easily mistaken by symphisis pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually not.: Pain at the pubic symphysis, or symphisis pubic dysfunction, is usually localized to the joint right at the pubis and is exacerbated by pelvic movements. This also usually occurs in pregnant women. Testicular pain is usually a dull ache that localizes to the testicle itself, and it's supply of nerves is from a different region of the body, up in the abdomen.

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