Question 1

i have blood in semen and my left testicle hurts. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Epididymitis: You probably have an infection in the prostate gland and/or the epididimis.

Question 2

my left testicle hurts what can i do.?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Common acute causes of scrotal pain include: testicular torsion, torsion of testicular appendage, epididymitis, orchitis, traumatic injury to scrotum, strangulated inguinal hernia.
If you are having pain, see your family practice doctor.

Question 3

my left testicle hurts off to the side?

Accepted Answer

Fever or no fever: No fever: could be intermittent testis torsion, torsion of appendix testis (onset for either would be sudden), spermatocele (you might be able to feel a small spherical structure above the testis) or varicocele (feels like a "bag of worms when standing and goes away when you are lying down) with fever: epididymitis or epididymo-orchitis (pain onset not sudden).

Question 4

what is it if a childs left testicle hurts?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It could be one of several things. If however, it is because of twisting (torsion), then the testicle could die in a few hours.  So, you need to have it seen right away.

Question 5

right testicle hurts when i squeeze it, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Testicles are very sensitive to being squeezed.

Question 6

left testicle hurts and my left flank hurts?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone: Pain in the left flank and left testicle may signify kidney stone disease. This is referred pain from trying to pass a kidney stone. You need a urinalysis and possible x-rays to help diagnose. See your local urologist.

Question 7

my 11 year old is complaining that his left testicle hurts?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER now: This can indicate a very serious condition called testicular torsion that needs to be evaluated immediately - go to your nearest emergency room now.

Question 8

i am taking methylphenidate sa tablets and ever other day my left testicle hurts like you wouldn't believe what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Not related : They are probably not related. However if you are having severe testicular pain you should be seen by a doctor. You may need an ultra sound.

Question 9

when i ejaculate my left testicle hurts in the bottom. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Epididymitis: Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, which is the tube from the testicle where the sperm travels through before you ejaculate.  It can cause pain with ejaculation, and can cause a swollen and painful scrotum. It also be due to infection, which may be caused by sexually transmitted diseases. Your physician will be able to diagnose you with this via a urine test/ultrasound.

Question 10

i have a pain right around my rectum it feels as though a sort of pressure and also my left testicle hurts what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Prostatitis and epididymitis are common explanations for your symptoms. You should have a complete in-person examination by your doctor to verify this, however. Good luck.

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What does it mean when left testicle hurts

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I have blood in semen and my left testicle hurts. what could this mean?

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My left testicle hurts what can i do.?

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My left testicle hurts off to the side?

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What is it if a childs left testicle hurts?

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Right testicle hurts when i squeeze it, what does this mean?

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Left testicle hurts and my left flank hurts?

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My 11 year old is complaining that his left testicle hurts?

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I am taking methylphenidate sa tablets and ever other day my left testicle hurts like you wouldn't believe what could be wrong?

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When i ejaculate my left testicle hurts in the bottom. what could this be?

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I have a pain right around my rectum it feels as though a sort of pressure and also my left testicle hurts what could that be?

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