With treatment, your pain may improve within 1 to 3 days. Depending on the cause of your testicle pain, your condition may take
up to 4 weeks to heal
. Rest: Limit your activity until your pain decreases.
Can testicle pain go away on its own?
Many men deal with testicular pain at some point in their lives. For some,
the pain is mild and disappears on its own
, while others experience persistent, severe pain.
Can testicular pain go away on its own?
Sometimes, chronic testicular pain goes away on its own, but
there is no way to predict if it will go away
, or when it may return. Sudden testicular pain can signal an emergency and may be a dangerous condition. For sudden testicular pain, seek medical help immediately.
Can I ignore testicle pain?
In most instances, it is a benign condition but any lump or bump in the scrotum requires medical attention.
Testicular pain is not something you can disregard
. There are some conditions if not evaluated by a doctor can result in the loss of the testicle.
How can I relieve testicular pain fast?
Use ice to reduce swelling in the scrotum. Take warm baths. Support your testicles while lying down by placing a rolled towel under your scrotum. Use
over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen
to reduce pain.
How do I check myself for testicular torsion?
With your free hand,
glide your thumb and fingers along both sides of the testicle
, from top to bottom. Feel for any lumps or bumps. Then, glide your fingers over the front and back of the testicle. On the back at the top, you should feel the epididymis, a tube that carries sperm.
Can you strain a testicle?
An injury can
rupture or tear
the tough, protective covering surrounding the testicle and damage the testicle. This is called a testicular rupture
Can testicular torsion fix itself?
Saving the testicle becomes more difficult the longer the spermatic cord
Does heat help testicle pain?
If your testicles are swollen, wear an athletic supporter (jockstrap) or spandex shorts. This may help control swelling and ease symptoms.
Ice and heat
. To relieve swelling, use an ice pack wrapped in a thin towel on the scrotum.
Which testicle is more important?
The
left testicle
is bigger than the right one; therefore, the left vein is longer than the right. Because the left vein is longer, it is subject to more difficulties when draining. Poor drainage can lead to pathological conditions such as testicular swelling and pain.
What medicine helps testicular pain?
These measures might help relieve mild testicle pain: Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin,
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)
or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), unless your doctor has given you other instructions. Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers.
What does a dead testicle feel like?
When the testes die, the scrotum will be
very tender, red, and swollen
. Often the patient won’t be able to get comfortable. Any pain or discomfort in the testes is a sign to get medical help right away. Call your doctor even with no swelling or change in skin color.
How do you know if your testicle is twisted?
Surgical repair, or orchiopexy
, is usually required to treat testicular torsion. In rare cases, your doctor may be able to untwist the spermatic cord by hand. This procedure is called “manual detorsion.” Surgery is performed as quickly as possible to restore blood flow to the testicles.
Does testicular torsion hurt to touch?
The good news is, because the testicles are loosely attached to the body in the scrotum and are essentially made of a spongy material, they are able to absorb most collisions without permanent damage.
You will definitely feel pain if your testicles are struck or kicked
. You might also feel nauseated for a short time.
When should you go to the doctor for testicle pain?
If a person experiences swelling or pain in one or both testicles
, it is best to see a doctor. If the pain is causing nausea and vomiting, they should seek immediate medical attention.
Can muscle strain cause testicular pain?
Muscles can contribute to testicular pain in several ways. As mentioned above,
many muscles can put pressure on various nerves along their paths to the testicles or scrotum
, causing pain. Additionally, tight or overused muscles can develop trigger points that can radiate or “refer” pain to the scrotum or its contents.
