Treatment for testicular or scrotal pain depends on the diagnosis. It may involve self-care at home, pain relief medication, antibiotics for a bacterial infection, untwisting of the testicles by a doctor, or surgery (e.g., to treat testicular torsion, hernia, varicocele). Self-care for scrotal pain may include over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen), applying ice to the scrotum, reduced activity, placing a rolled towel under the scrotum while lying down, and wearing scrotal support.
Some types of testicular or scrotal pain can be prevented. The following measures may be helpful:
- Practice safer sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
- Protect the scrotal area from injury by wearing a protective cup or athletic supporter while playing sports.
- Limit repetitive stress on the perineum and pudendal nerve, which may occur with excessive bicycling or weight-lifting.
- Perform regular testicular self-exams for early detection of tumors.
- Promptly treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and prostatitis, and address any underlying causes.
- Learn about prevention of urinary tract infections and kidney stones.
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Original Date of Publication: 15 May 2007
Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 15 May 2007
Testicular Pain / Scrotal Pain, Treatment, Prevention reprinted with permission from urologychannel.com
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