Common Causes
Rare and unusual pain in one testicle causes
- Torsion that has no apparent cause: However, torsion may follow an injury to the testicle.
- Congenital abnormality: It's possible to be born with a condition that causes the testicles to move freely within the scrotum, instead of being anchored down. ...
- Inguinal hernia: An inguinal hernia is when a loop of small intestine protrudes into the scrotum.
Related Conditions
It's typically caused by a number of other health conditions, such as:
- inguinal hernia (a hernia in the groin),
- varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum),
- edema (accumulation of excess fluid in the body),
- testicular torsion,
- hydroceles,
- epididymal cyst or spermatocele,
- testicular infection (orchitis), and
- testicular cancer (less common).
What could cause pain in your scrotum?
What Causes Scrotum Pain When Sitting?
- Common Causes. Continuous testicular pain can be a result of a potentially dangerous disease. ...
- Trauma. ...
- Inguinal Hernia. ...
- Varicocele. ...
- Spermatocele. ...
- Epididymitis. ...
- Orchitis. ...
- Kidney Stone. ...
- Testicular Cancer. ...
- Testicular Torsion. ...
What caused my scrotum/testicular pain?
Swelling in the groin area can accompany other conditions including:
- Allergic reaction
- Cancer such as testicular cancer or lymphoma
- Cyst (benign, fluid-filled pocket of tissue)
- Drug reaction
- Hydrocele (swelling of the scrotum)
- Inguinal hernia
- Injury to the groin area
- Kidney stones
- Lipoma (benign fatty growth)
- Lymphatic obstruction
Why does your scrotum hurt?
What causes painful lump in groin and swelling in scrotum?
What causes referred pain to the scrotum?
A variety of conditions can cause scrotal or testicular pain, including epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis), orchitis (inflammation of the testis), hernia (weakening of the abdominal wall, with bulge in the inguinal region), torsion (twist of the cord and the blood supply to the testis) and testicular tumor.
Can your testicle hurt from back pain?
If the L1 spinal nerve is compressed, it could radiate pain and/or tingling into a testicle on the same side. Similar symptoms could occur with spinal nerve compression anywhere from the bottom of the thoracic spine to the top of the lumbar spine (T10 down to L2).
Can a pinched nerve cause testicle pain?
Pinched or compressed nerve Problems in your spine may be responsible for pain in your testicle and leg. For example, a pinched nerve in the spinal column can cause pain in nearby muscles and organs. It can also cause weakness, numbness, and tingling.
Can a pulled back muscle cause testicle pain?
In some cases, back pain can spread to other areas of the body. For men this can include the testicles. The testicular area is very sensitive, and even the smallest injury can cause irritation or discomfort.
Can lower back pain radiate to the groin?
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a commonly underdiagnosed cause of both acute and chronic back pain. This is because the pain is typically located in the lower back and can radiate to the groin and buttock which is also common with hip problems, sciatica or even a pinched nerve.
Can hip flexor cause testicle pain?
That being said, it is fairly common for men to have a sharp shooting pain into the testes, relax. This may be a result of a pinched nerve and/or a tight psoas muscle (a deep hip-flexor muscle) putting pressure on the nerve causing nerve pain into the testes.
What are the symptoms of scrotal rash?
Whilst it commonly presents in children with the classic triad of symptoms (purpuric rash on limbs, arthritis, and abdominal pain), in some cases may present with scrotal symptoms, including pain, erythema, and swelling.
Why do my testes hurt?
Inflammation of the testes can occur due to a viral infection, most commonly mumps. Contrary to surgical causes of scrotal pain, viral orchitis can present with bilateral acute scrotal pain.
What is the testicular appendix?
The testicular appendix, also known as hydatid of Morgagni, and epidydimal appendix are remnants of embryological development. They can also twist to result in a torsion, presenting with unilateral scrotal pain and tenderness, however often with normal testicular lie and present cremasteric reflex.
What is the pain of a pubescent boy?
It is most common in pubescent boys and young adults. The pain is sudden onset , very severe, and often associated with nausea and vomiting. On examination, there is unilateral scrotal tenderness, with a high testicular position and an abnormal lie; the cremasteric reflex will be absent.
What is the cremasteric reflex?
The cremasteric reflex is elicited by stroking the proximal and medial aspect of thigh; a normal response is contraction of the cremaster muscle causing retraction of testes upwards on the ipsilateral side. Absence of the cremasteric reflex is a potential sign for testicular torsion, with a sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 86%.
How long does it take for scrotal pain to develop after parotitis?
Post-puberty, 1 in 4 patients with mumps will have orchitis, and scrotal swelling and pain develop around 4 to 8 days after the initial parotitis.
What is a dipstick for scrotal pain?
All patients presenting with acute scrotal pain should have a urine dipstick (/urinalysis) performed, with the urine sent for further culture (MCS, microscopy culture sensitivity) if required, as may suggest an infective element. A urethral swab can be taken if sexually transmitted infection is suspected.