Testicle Pain Symptoms

The testicles are very sensitive, as any man can tell you. It's a rare man who hasn't experienced the physical trauma of being "canned" at some point in his life. Whether it was during a playground scuffle as a kid, or accidentally walking into a table corner that was just the wrong height, most men have experienced testicle pain. Physical trauma to the testicles hurts, but the pain is usually temporary. Chronic... Read more >

The Male Anatomy

A number of disorders and diseases can cause testicle pain, including inflammation, hernias, and physical trauma. At first glance, male anatomy appears to have played a cruel joke: two of the most sensitive male organs are essentially outside of the body, where they are exposed and vulnerable.   In fact, there are sound reasons for male anatomy. Certainly the testicles and scrotum are vulnerable. However... Read more >

Swollen Testicles

Pain doesn't always accompany swollen testicles; the presence or absence of pain depends on the cause of the swelling. Often, swollen testicles are caused by harmless fluid accumulations. However, swollen testicles can also be a symptom of testicular cancer. Hydrocele Hydrocele is a common cause of swollen testicles in newborns and the elderly, although men can develop hydrocele at any age. Hydrocele occurs when... Read more >

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer can result in swollen or painful testicles. Testicular cancer is, however, quite rare: only 7,000 cases are reported annually in the United States. Painful testicles are more likely the result of noncancerous conditions. Testicular cancer has a high overall cure rate of 90 percent. Age and Testicular Cancer Men can develop testicle cancer at any age, including during childhood. The majority of... Read more >

Testicle Pain Resources

ResourcesBeers, M. H. & Berkow, R. (ed). Testicular cancer [online edition]. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, 17th Edition. Merck Research Laboratories, NJ, 1999.www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section17/chapter233/233i.jsp.Harvard Health Online. (2002, February). The swollen or painful scrotum. Harvard Men's Health Watch.www.health.harvard.edu/medline/Men/N0202b.html.Testicular Cancer Research Center... Read more >

Testicle Trauma

Any male who has ever sustained a blow to the scrotum knows how excruciating testicle trauma is. While it can be extremely painful, everyday testicle trauma is usually not a medical emergency. However, anyone experiencing consistent pain in one testicle or both should see a doctor to rule out a serious medical problem.How the Testicles Can Be InjuredThe testicles hang outside of the body and are particularly... Read more >