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I've been experiencing testicle pain on and off for the past month. it goes away after a week or so, i masturbate again and it comes back the next day. i went to the er and they told me i didn't have torsion or epididymitis, what could it be?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Could be a prostate: infection. AN exam, testing, and treatment could help

Answered 5/13/2020

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A member asked:

I've been experiencing testicle pain on and off for the past month. it goes away after a week or so, i masturbate again and it comes back the next day. i went to the er and they told me i didn't have torsion or epididymitis, what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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