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Testicle pain is pain that happens in or around one or both testicles. Sometimes the pain starts somewhere else in the groin or stomach area and is felt in one or both testicles. This is called referred pain. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form.
Causes of testicle pain or pain in the testicle area that start outside of the scrotum include: Diabetic neuropathy (Nerve damage caused by diabetes.) Henoch-Schonlein purpura (A condition that causes certain small blood vessels to become inflamed and bleed.) Inguinal hernia (A condition in which tissue bulges through a weak spot in the muscles ...
Sudden, serious testicle pain can be a symptom of a twisted testicle, which can quickly lose its blood supply. This condition is called testicular torsion. Treatment is needed right away to prevent loss of the testicle. Testicular torsion can happen at any age, but it is more common in teenagers. Get medical care right away if you have:
An overactive muscle causes a testicle to become a retractile testicle. The cremaster muscle is a thin pouch-like muscle in which a testicle rests. When the cremaster muscle contracts, it pulls the testicle up toward the body. The cremaster reflex can be stimulated by rubbing a nerve on the inner thigh and by emotion, such as fear and laughter.
To diagnosis epididymitis, your health care provider talks with you about your symptoms and examines your groin. This includes checking for enlarged lymph nodes in your groin and an enlarged testicle on the affected side. Your provider also might do a rectal exam to check for prostate enlargement or tenderness. Tests may include: STI screening.