Testicular pain refers to discomfort or pain felt in one or both of your testicles. It can vary in intensity and duration, ranging from mild aches to sharp, intense pain. The pain may come from your testicles themselves or radiate from other areas, such as your groin or abdomen.

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Acute and chronic testicular pain refer to two types of pain experienced in your testicles, distinguished by the duration and nature of your pain:

 

Acute Testicular Pain

Acute testicular pain is the sudden onset of pain in your testicles that typically lasts for a short duration, from a few minutes to a few days.

  • Causes
    • Testicular torsion – A medical emergency where the spermatic cord twists, cutting off blood supply to your testicle.
    • Injury or trauma – Sudden physical impact to your testicle, such as during sports or an accident.
    • Infection – Conditions like acute epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis) or orchitis (inflammation of the testicles), often due to bacterial or viral infections.
    • Kidney stones – Pain may radiate from your kidneys to your testicles.
  • Symptoms – Intense, sharp pain, swelling, tenderness, or nausea. It may also come with fever if caused by an infection.
  • Urgency – Requires immediate medical evaluation, especially in cases like testicular torsion, where timely treatment is important to save your testicle.

 

Chronic Testicular Pain

Chronic testicular pain is the discomfort or pain in your testicles that persists for three months or longer, either continuously or intermittently.

  • Causes
  • Previous injury or surgery – Pain after surgery, such as vasectomy, or injury may become long-term.
  • Varicocele – Enlarged veins in your scrotum can cause chronic aching pain.
  • Chronic epididymitis – Long-term inflammation of the epididymis.
  • Hernia – Inguinal hernias can cause dull testicular pain.
  • Nerve damage – Irritation or damage to nerves in your pelvic area may result in chronic pain.
  • Symptoms – Persistent mild to moderate pain, often described as dull or aching. It may come and go or it can be constant.
  • Urgency – Chronic pain is generally not an emergency but should be evaluated to identify the underlying cause and provide treatment.

 

To summarize, acute testicular pain is the sudden, sharp, and intense, often due to injury, infection, or conditions like testicular torsion, which is considered as a medical emergency. While chronic testicular pain  is long-lasting, usually mild to moderate, and can result from long-term issues like varicocele, nerve damage, or previous trauma.

Both forms of pain require medical evaluation to prevent complications and address underlying issues. If you notice any lumps, swelling, pain, or changes in your scrotum, seek medical advice to ensure the proper diagnosis and treatment. You can schedule an appointment with Doral Health and Wellness Urology Center’s best urologist in Brooklyn. Our specialists will work with you in managing your condition. To schedule an appointment, please visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11212 or call 1-347-384-5690. You can also visit our website at https://www.urologistbrooklyn.com/.