Testicles hurt when pressed

Testicular pain may be caused by urinary tract infection, constipation, kidney stones, etc. We need to check the testicles and the male's fertility and erectile function. Testicular pain can cause urinary pain and erectile dysfunction. Male friends need to take antibiotics for treatment, pay attention to testicular hygiene, avoid sexual intercourse, etc., so that the testicles have enough time to rest.

6 major causes of testicular pain

1. Urinary tract infection

If urinary tract infection is not treated promptly, it will spread to the posterior urinary system, including the posterior urethra, testicles, prostate, bladder, etc., and may cause bloating, cramping, soreness and other symptoms. However, urinary tract infection is usually accompanied by burning or stinging during urination, which is easier to detect. Generally, it is treated with oral or injection antibiotics according to the infected bacteria.

2. “Testicular torsion”

"Testicular torsion" is also called spermatic cord torsion. It is caused by the twisting of the spermatic cord connecting the "testicle" to the body due to external forces, such as exercise, "sex", or even squeezing during sleep. It is like an apple twisting on a tree. "Testicular torsion" is more common in children, and adults also have a certain incidence rate. The symptoms are mostly severe pain on one side, with redness, swelling, and tenderness, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. It is usually treated with surgery.

3. Kidney stones, constipation, hernia or stomach problems

The nerves of the testicles are connected to many organs in the abdomen, including the stomach, kidneys, and digestive tract. If constipation is common, the pressure of the accumulated excrement may also compress these nerves. Similarly, kidney stones, stomach problems, hernias, or appendicitis may all cause "testicular pain" through the nerves. If the "testicles" are often painful and there is no direct cause, it may be necessary to check the above organs. The Chinese medicine saying that "the kidney opens to the two yin" is not based on imagination or groundless.

4. “Vasectomy”

A vasectomy is a birth control procedure that closes the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra. Although scrotal pain as a result of a vasectomy is extremely rare, it can happen. According to the American Urological Association, chronic scrotal pain only occurs in 1% to 2% of men who have the procedure.

5. "Scrotal edema"

The "testicles" are basically little balls hanging on strings made of blood vessels, nerves, and tissues that allow for the hanging motion. There is a certain amount of fluid in and around the "testicles," and if the total amount of this fluid is imbalanced, edema and fluid accumulation may occur, causing pain. Treatment is based on the examination, and surgery may be required if necessary.

6. Varicose vein

Varicose veins are abnormally dilated, elongated and tortuous vascular diseases of the spermatic veins. The main symptoms are swelling, pain and dull pain in the lower part of the male body including the testicles. It is a common cause of male infertility, accounting for 19% to 41%. It is more common in young men, and the incidence rate is 10% to 15% of the normal male population. Depending on the severity of the disease, oral medication or surgery can be used for treatment.