Testicular pain refers to the pain or discomfort a person feels around one or both of his testicles. Pain does not always start and end at the testicles; it may begin at the abdomen or groin and move towards the testicles.
There are numerous causes that may contribute to testicle pain. The most minor injuries may cause a lot of pain and discomfort to them as they are very sensitive organs of the male body. Testicle pain often initiates from the testicles or the epididymis—the coiled tube positioned at the 
back of the testicles.
Sometimes what seems to be testicular pain often starts from the abdomen, groin or any other region of the body, indicating conditions such as hernias or kidney stones and thus, causing testicle pain. Therefore, testicular pain is difficult to identify and often the cause if not known.
Causes
Some of the causes that may be associated with testicular pain include:
- Epididymitis—testicle inflammation
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gangrene
- Hydrocele
- Henoch-Schonlein pupura
- Ingunal hernia
- Kidney stones
- Idiopathic testicular pain
- Mumps
- Orchitis
- Retractile testicle
- Spermatocele
- Testicular torsion or injury
- Testicular cancer
- Undecended testicles
- Urinary tract infection
- Vasectomy
- Variococele
First aid treatment
1. Seek medical help If the following problems occur:
- Pain occurs suddenly and starts from the abdomen
- Pain is very severe
- Pain occurs along with other symptoms of disease such as painful urination, nausea or vomiting
- There are bruises or swelling in the scrotum—or the scrotum is punctured
2. Treat the symptoms of the condition
- In order to control pain, take over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Avoid giving aspirin to children or teenagers under 18 years of age
- To control swelling, apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in a towel to the scrotum
3. Provide comfort
- Wear supportive and comfortable underwear
- Avoid strenuous activity till the pain alleviates
4. Seeing your doctor
- Consult your doctor even if the pain is mild
- The doctor will examine your testicles and scrotum and may request your urine and blood tests to check for any signs of infection that may lead to the pain
- Treatment will be administered once the cause is determined
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I wasn’t aware that testicular pain often starts from the abdomen. My husband has recently been experiencing testicular swelling and discomfort. I want him to be comfortable and for the pain to go away. I think I’m going to start looking into scrotal support devices.