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By Mayo Clinic staffSeek immediate medical attention if you have:
- Sudden, severe testicle pain
- Testicle pain accompanied by nausea, fever, chills or blood in the urine.
Schedule a doctor's visit if you have:
- Mild testicle pain lasting longer than a few days
- A lump or swelling in or around a testicle
Self-care
These measures may help relieve mild testicle pain:
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), unless your doctor has given you other instructions. Never give aspirin to a child.
- Support the scrotum with an athletic supporter, or with a folded towel when lying down.
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.