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Definition
By Mayo Clinic staffTesticle pain is pain that occurs in or around one or both testicles. Testicle pain has a number of possible causes. The testicles are very sensitive organs, and even a minor injury can cause testicle pain or discomfort. Testicle pain may arise from the testicle itself or from the structure behind the testicle (epididymis). Testicle pain may also be caused by problems that start in the groin or lower abdomen.
Severe testicle pain that comes on quickly can be a sign of testicular torsion — a twisted testicle that can quickly lose its blood supply. This condition requires immediate medical treatment to prevent loss of the affected testicle.
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References
- Galejs LE, et al. Evaluation of scrotal masses. American Academy of Family Physicians. http://www.aafp.org/afp/990215ap/817.html. Accessed Dec. 13, 2008.
- Eyre RC. Evaluation of the acute scrotum in adult men. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Dec. 13, 2008.
