Accompanying symptoms of testicular swelling

A common accompanying symptom of a swollen testicle is pain. On the basis of this symptom, it is possible to estimate which causes are more likely to occur and which are not. While an inflammation and a testicular torsion usually cause a lot of pain, the hydrocele but also testicular cancer often causes no pain.

The pain of testicular torsion usually sets in very suddenly and can be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. In case of inflammation, the scrotum may also redden and become overheated. The epididymitis also often leads to fever and a general feeling of illness with fatigue and pain in the limbs.

Any swelling may be accompanied by a feeling of pressure or tension. This is especially possible with a pronounced water breakage. If a swollen testicle is accompanied by pain, this makes certain causes more likely and others less likely.

The epididymitis, an injury as well as the testicular torsion usually cause very strong pain, which often pulls into the groin or the abdomen. In the case of testicular torsion, the pain usually sets in very suddenly and intensively. In the case of inflammation, the symptoms appear more slowly and increase in the course of time. The possible cause of the pain can already be suspected on the basis of the course and character of the pain. However, a reliable diagnosis can only be made by a doctor.

Swollen testicles in children

A swollen testicle in children can have several causes and in some cases must be treated very quickly. In children, testicular torsion (twisting of the testis) occurs more often than in adults. The torsion can already be triggered by an everyday movement like crawling or riding a bicycle.

The child then usually complains of sudden severe pain in the testicles and often in the abdomen. The affected testicle swells up. In such a case, quick treatment is necessary, as otherwise the testicle can die within a few hours.

In a minor surgical procedure the testicle is unscrewed and fixed to the scrotum. In babies and toddlers, a hydrocele is also a common cause of a swollen testicle. This is usually rather harmless and often disappears by itself.

On the other hand, an infection with mumps can be dangerous in unvaccinated children. An inflammation of the testicles can cause swelling, which can ultimately lead to infertility. Testicular cancer as the cause of a swollen testicle in children is extremely rare, but not impossible.In any case, the child should be examined at an early stage to be sure what the cause of the swelling is and if necessary, timely treatment can be given.