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Can you strain the cremasteric muscle after lifting heavy stuff all night like a flicking pain in the spermatic cord? have been to 2 doctors and even after the flicking stopped it left a dull ache thts been on and off for about a week?

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No you cannot strain the cremesteric muscle by straining. Pl wear a supprt underwear and you will be fine.

Answered 6/22/2022

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Checked for hernias? May have direct ( bulge in lower abdomen on standing) or indirect hernia ( bulge in scrotum or on scrotal exam). May also be sports hernia- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21873-sports-hernia or irritation of the ilioinguinal nerve https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30855844/. Consider US or CT of abdomen/ pelvis ,Captain Morgan position to assess. F/u/w/ MD

Answered 6/22/2022

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