Condition
Testicular pain
Testicular pain is often distressing and can have many causes. A specialist urological assessment can identify the cause, exclude serious problems and guide effective relief.
Overview
What is this condition?
Testicular pain may be acute (sudden) or chronic (lasting longer than three months). Both deserve a careful, structured assessment.
Some acute causes — such as testicular torsion — are true urological emergencies and need same-day surgery. Others are benign and manageable with the right diagnosis.
Common symptoms
Symptoms to be aware of
Symptoms vary from person to person. Specialist assessment helps determine the underlying cause.
Sudden severe pain
Requires urgent assessment.
Dull, aching pain
Swelling, redness or fever
Pain associated with passing urine
Pain with sexual activity
Pain radiating to the groin or lower abdomen
Possible causes
What can cause it
Testicular torsion
Twisting of the testicle — an emergency needing surgery within hours.
Epididymo-orchitis
Infection or inflammation, often bacterial.
Kidney stones
Can present with referred pain to the testicle.
Varicocele
Enlarged veins can cause a dull, dragging discomfort.
Chronic scrotal pain syndrome
Nerve-mediated pain without a structural cause on imaging.
Many causes are benign and highly treatable. A structured consultant-led assessment is the fastest way to reach a clear diagnosis and a personalised plan.
When to seek medical advice
Some symptoms should always prompt prompt specialist review. Please seek urgent medical advice — through your GP, NHS 111 or A&E — if you notice any of the following.
- Sudden severe testicular pain — go to A&E to rule out torsion
- Pain with fever or vomiting
- A new lump alongside pain
- Pain after trauma with swelling
- Progressive pain not responding to simple measures
Diagnosis
How the diagnosis is made
Diagnosis follows a clear, patient-centred pathway — often completed within one or two visits.
- 01
Medical history
Timing, character and pattern of pain.
- 02
Examination
Careful scrotal, abdominal and — where relevant — pelvic examination.
- 03
Urine tests
To exclude infection.
- 04
Blood tests
Inflammatory markers and tumour markers where indicated.
- 05
Scrotal ultrasound
First-line imaging for structural causes.
- 06
Further imaging
Rarely, MRI or cross-sectional imaging in complex chronic pain.
Treatment options
Treatments tailored to you
Treatment is personalised through shared decision-making. Both conservative and procedural options are considered where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
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