Testicular Pain: Here’s Why Your Testicles Have Been Hurting

You must have never experienced pain in your balls but testicular pain is actually super common in men. If you have, don't fret. It is surely not testicular cancer as cancer is painless and is characterised by a lump. It is also not any STI as they are usually accompanied by burning sensation after urinating. So, what exactly is causing the pain? Could it be kidney stones or is it a symptom of something more severe which needs immediate medical attention? Here’s why your balls are sore.

Constipation

The nerves that lead to your balls come from several places including the stomach, abdomen, kidneys, and digestive tract. If you are constipated, pressure from the unrelieved waste could be pressing on those nerves, causing scrotal pain. So, try not to put pressure when you are constipated. Eat a lot of fibre-rich foods and drink enough water to prevent constipation.

Kidney Stone and Hernia Surgery

If you have a hernia or just had hernia surgery, the nerves there could be inflamed, causing a reaction on your balls. The same goes with kidney stones where the nerves passing through your system could be inflamed down south. Saggy Testicles: How to Prevent and Treat Drooping Balls.

Hydrocele

You have some degree of fluid around the testicle but sometimes, that fluid balance gets out of whack. When there's too much fluid in the ball sac, you can end up with a hydrocele. While the hydrocele isn’t typically painful by itself, the pain is usually due to the heavy, swollen, scrotum. Men are Injecting Their Scrotums for Big Balls! What is Scrotal Inflation?

Vasectomy

While experiencing scrotum pain after vasectomy is super rare, it is possible. According to a study performed by the American Urological Association, one to two percent of men who get the procedure experience scrotal pain. Perineum: How to Find and Stimulate This Hidden Erogenous Zone in Men and Women

Varicocele

A varicocele is the enlargement of veins in your scrotum, the bag that holds your testicles. While it is not likely to cause sore testicles, there is a feeling of fullness and discomfort. The symptoms depend on which stage varicocele you have. Grade 3 varicoceles are largest and most noticeable and will feel thick and lumpy. Grade 2 is less severe, and you may not even notice Grade 1 varicocele. Many develop during puberty mostly on the left side, due to the position of the left testicular vein.

If the pain goes away quickly, it is not much of a concern but if you are experiencing a high degree of pain instead of a dull ache, and it lasts for more than fifteen minutes, it could be a medical emergency. So be sure to check with your doctor.

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