Pain in Testicles?

Question

My son who is 13 had noticed a sharp pain in his right testicle when he moved / touched it last night. He said it continued and it is still there this morning. Is this normal for puberty? I thought it usually went away after a few minutes.

he said it doesn't particularly hurt when he moves around but he can still feel a difference. IT hurts when he touches it though. Is it really that serious?

Answer 1

It may be nothing more than his testicle being a little extrasensitive; possibly from being squeezed or tapped and thus causing pain when touched. However, it may be something that requires some medical intervention. Only a thorough examination will determine that though. So, make him an appointment with a doctor and if he hasn;'t had a full checkup for a year or more. have the doctor check him out from head to toe and all points in between. If he's had one heck of a thorough exam recently, then just get the doctor to examine his genitals thoroughly to see if there is a detectable problem down there as well as to make sure all is developing as it should.

Answer 2

First off, you are not a sad excuse for a parent. This is a sensitive issue for a teen age boy. That he came to you about it says alot for your character. When I was a teen I had this very problem. My doctor checked for torsion, NO GO. He then checked for a hernia, BINGO. The hernia was slipping my intestines through the inguinal canal where the blood supply and sperm vassal goes through, thus causing pressure in the testicle. The risk to the testicle is low, but the risk to the intestine is moderate to high depending on the size of the tear in the muscle wall, and how quick it is repaired.
-I had a piece of mesh put in to hold the dam. This has caused me many years of complication. I should have had laproscopic method done, but it costs more. Hind sight! I really hope your son does well. Good luck! God Bless!

Answer 3

Testicular pain has many causes, some of which are emergencies that require immediate medical attention.



Trauma: Trauma to the testicles often produces extreme pain. A direct blow to the scrotum, while very painful, causes only temporary pain.


It may result in a bruise.


Occasionally, trauma may cause a more significant injury that often requires emergency surgery.


A hematocele - A collection of blood that surrounds the testicle


Rupture of the testicle


Testicular torsion (THIS IS AN EMERGENCY): This occurs when a testicle twists around inside your scrotum. When a testicle twists, the blood vessels contained within the spermatic cord also twist.


If the blood vessels twist around enough times, they close off, blocking the flow of blood to or from the testicle.


Because blood contains oxygen, and testicles need oxygen to stay alive, the twisting may result in the "death" of a testicle.


Thus, testicular torsion requires emergency surgery to save the testicle.


Torsion may occur at any age but is most common in the first few months of life for newborns and for boys between ages 12-18 years.


Torsion often occurs in men who have an abnormal attachment of the epididymis to the wall of the scrotum. Many of these men also have the same abnormal attachment in both testicles.


Epididymitis: An inflammation of the epididymis is usually due to an infection. It is the most common cause of testicular pain in men older than 18 years.


In sexually active men, the most common cause of an infection of the epididymis is a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.


Older and younger men may also get epididymitis, often because of an abnormality in the genitourinary system such as enlargement of the prostate.


Torsion of a testicular appendage: This is a common cause of testicular pain in younger boys.


Almost all cases occur between the ages of 3-14 years.


A testicular appendage is a basically functionless structure that sits in a groove between the testicle and the epididymis. Like a testicle, this structure can lose blood flow due to twisting, leading to varying amounts of pain.


Other, less common causes of testicular pain include the following:


Hernia: Part of your intestine intrudes into the scrotum. This may cause pain if it threatens your blood supply.


Orchitis: This condition can cause infection and inflammation of the testicle. This is sometimes found along with epididymitis, especially when epididymitis has gone untreated for days. Orchitis also may occur with a viral infection, particularly mumps.


Testicular tumor: A tumor rarely causes pain but can cause swelling. Conduct regular self-examinations to locate lumps at an early, highly treatable stage.


Infections or bleeding in the abdomen: This rarely causes testicular pain.

Answer 4

Hi, I am not a doctor, (don't even play one on tv) but, I don't think this is a growing pain caused by puberty. Take your son to your family doctor or a urologist for safety sake. This is something not to leave and think it will get better on its own. I would get it checked out ASAP.

Answer 5

Why would you waste your time seeking answers here?? Get the boy to a Doctor, you poor excuse for a parent

Answer 6

NOT normal..... if he is uncomfortable moving around, you should visit the ER as soon as possible, he may have testicular torsion.

Answer 7

Go see a doctor. NOW.

but do also check his underwear, make sure it is not too tight...