The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of testicular pain.
Family history
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the pain been present? Have they changed in intensity? Have they become more severe?* Has the pain come on suddenly?
- Where exactly is the pain localized? Does the pain radiate? Does the pain occur symmetrically?
- Does the pain occur more at rest or with movement?
- Is the pain more stabbing, burning or dull?
- Are there any other symptoms besides testicular pain, such as swelling and/or redness of the testicle?
- Is there an acute restriction of movement of the testicle?* .
- Do you feel a sensation of heaviness in your testicle?
- Has the pain occurred in relation to other changes?
- Have you had an infection recently?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Have you unintentionally lost body weight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you have abnormalities in urination?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the genitourinary tract; orthopedic diseases).
- Operations (vasectomy (male sterilization); herniotomy (hernia operation)).
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
