Question 1

what pain relief medicine is best for testicular aches?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause: Have your physician determine the cause of the aching and then treat appropriately.  It may be due to over activity,  testicular torsion, a tumor, epididymitis, orchitis, or other factors.  Get it checked out.

Question 2

testicular ache and troubles with small lumps 
just wondering what to do next?

Accepted Answer

Urologist: Hi. Pain and masses in the testicles needs to be evaluated sooner than later. Please see a urologist for ultrasound and, if indicated, biopsy. Please don't postpone. Good luck!

Question 3

i have aches in my left hip, butt, and knee and occasional left groin and testicular aches--worst in the morning. which specialist should i see?

Accepted Answer

See PCP: See your PCP for an examination and you can be referred to the appropriate specialist.

Question 4

is this dull ache testicular torsion, or the start of it?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Testicular torsion is a twisting of the blood supply (spermatic cord) that feeds the testicle. When this occurs, no blood is supplied to the testicle and it will die. This will require surgical removal of the testicle if not treated promptly. It is a medical emergency. It generally presents as severe pain but if acute, dull ache present that persists, seek medical care quickly.

Question 5

06-diagnosed w/prostatitis. '11-testicular/groin dull aching but urol. found nothing serious. '13-intermittently, the dull ache is back. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Prostatitis : The chronic time course of your symptom description certainly sounds like chronic prostatitis. Lifestyle behavior modifications, dietary factors, hydration status, and even stress have been implicated in this condition. Have an examination by your doctor to make sure it is not something more serious requiring urgent attention.

Question 6

what are other causes of a dull tesicle ache besides testicular cancer and varicocele?

Accepted Answer

Some viral: or bacterial infections, but tumors are not high on the list at all

Question 7

testicular torsion: is there a way to test if i have it? my right one has been aching dully for 2 days and hanging higher than left (opposite from usual). it retracts during erectio, is this a sign that its fine?

Accepted Answer

: Your description does not fit well for a testicular torsion.  Testicular torsion is positively identified by Doppler study.

Question 8

sudden mild dull ache in right testicle. was doing nothing but sitting down. is this testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: Most dull aches in the testicle are just that. Most serious pathology in the testicle becomes progressively uncomfortable. You will know it when you have it.

Question 9

gave myself a  testicular self-examination and feels like i felt a lump on it. when i touch i get a sore pain. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Self exam: Anything a male feels on testicular self exam which is out of the ordinary or new should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 10

i am experiencing pain in my left testicle occasionally but it is always sore and tender to touch, what are the symptoms for testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Testicular tumor is painless growth initially  , rapidly spreads to abdominal nodes , some thing with pain  usually  inflammatory nature due to infections etc , but must see your physician,  early testicular tumors are curable.

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What pain relief medicine is best for testicular aches?

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Testicular ache and troubles with small lumps just wondering what to do next?

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I have aches in my left hip, butt, and knee and occasional left groin and testicular aches--worst in the morning. which specialist should i see?

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Is this dull ache testicular torsion, or the start of it?

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06-diagnosed w/prostatitis. '11-testicular/groin dull aching but urol. found nothing serious. '13-intermittently, the dull ache is back. thoughts?

A member asked:

What are other causes of a dull tesicle ache besides testicular cancer and varicocele?

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Testicular torsion: is there a way to test if i have it? my right one has been aching dully for 2 days and hanging higher than left (opposite from usual). it retracts during erectio, is this a sign that its fine?

A member asked:

Sudden mild dull ache in right testicle. was doing nothing but sitting down. is this testicular torsion?

A member asked:

Gave myself a testicular self-examination and feels like i felt a lump on it. when i touch i get a sore pain. should i be worried?

A member asked:

I am experiencing pain in my left testicle occasionally but it is always sore and tender to touch, what are the symptoms for testicular cancer?

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