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Hi whenever i wear tight pants or boxers my left testicle is against the bottom of my pants and sometimes it gets firm and rarely sore but if i sleep in loose clothing it goes away. no lumps or anything. some people say it's achy ball syndrome. any ideas?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Maybe: Generally l these type symptoms could be vascular congestion testicle or testicle infection or mass. See a primary care doctor for in person exam for specific diagnosis

Answered 1/31/2016

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A member asked:

Hi whenever i wear tight pants or boxers my left testicle is against the bottom of my pants and sometimes it gets firm and rarely sore but if i sleep in loose clothing it goes away. no lumps or anything. some people say it's achy ball syndrome. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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