Testicle pain: What causes it?

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My husband has had pain in his right testicle for the last few days. It hasn't gotten any worse, but it's not going away either. What are some possible causes of testicle pain? Should he see his doctor? Julia / New York see response Mayo Clinic endocrinologist and men's health specialist Todd Nippoldt, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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