Definition Pain in the testicles is first of all a very general symptom which can have different causes. The pain can have different characters. They can manifest themselves as pulling in the testicles, pressure or stinging in the testicles or scrotum and can radiate into the groin region. The pain can vary in duration, intensity … Pain in the testicles
Pain in the testicles in case of epididymitis Epididymitis can also cause pain in the testicles. Most often epididymitis is caused by ascending infections originating in the prostate, the seminal duct or the urethra.Various bacteria can be pathogenic (chlamydia, gonococcus, E. coli, staphylococci). More rarely, the trigger is a spreading infection via the bloodstream or … Pain in the testicles in case of epididymitis | Pain in the testicles
Testicular pain after ejaculation So-called “cavalier pain” is described when pain in the testicles occurs after sexual arousal without ejaculation or also after a particularly long erection and subsequent ejaculation. These pains range from unpleasant feelings of tension in the testicles to existing pain in the testicles. The term is probably coined because the cavalier … Testicular pain after ejaculation | Pain in the testicles
Testicular pain with varicocele A varicocele describes a pathological dilatation of the venous plexus of the testis (pampiniform plexus) as a result of an insufficiency of the venous valves. About 20% of adult men are affected by a varicocele. The peak of the disease rate is between the ages of 15 and 25. The varicocele … Testicular pain with varicocele | Pain in the testicles
Definition The most common testicular pain is caused by an inflammation of the testicles. Furthermore, infectious diseases cause pain in the testicles. Below you will find an overview of possible diseases of the testicles. Testicular pain can have many different causes. On the one hand, there are those which are not immediately acute problems and … Testicular pain
Frequencies and prognosis The frequency peak for testicular pain is beyond the age of 45. It is estimated that up to 50% of men suffer from testicular pain problems during their lifetime. The risk is increased in men who had an undescended testicle (maldescensus testis) as a child. Testicular pain should always be clarified by … Frequencies and prognosis | Testicular pain
Typical diseases of the testicles Abnormalities of the testicles (testis) include inflammation (orchitis) and tumors, which are malignant in 95% of cases and cause severe testicular pain. Situation anomalies Furthermore, there are anomalies in the position of the testis, including testicular retention and testicular ectopia. By testicular pain due to testicular retention one understands that … Typical diseases of the testicles | Testicular pain
Introduction The diagnosis of testicular cancer involves several individual steps and examinations. The first step is clinical diagnosis, which usually involves the discovery of the primary tumor in the testis, followed by exploration of its possible spread and spread to other organs and tissues. Surgical diagnostics are then performed. During this procedure, the affected testicle … Diagnosis testicular cancer
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 … Accompanying symptoms of testicular swelling | Swollen testicles – what is behind it?
Diagnosis The most important measures to enable the doctor to make the correct diagnosis of a swollen testicle are on the one hand the conversation between doctor and patient (anamnesis) and on the other hand the physical examination. During the conversation, the doctor can usually make a tentative diagnosis based on the patient’s information about … Diagnosis | Swollen testicles – what is behind it?
Duration of testicular swelling How long a testicle is swollen depends on the cause of the swelling. In case of inflammation or injury, the swelling usually subsides within a few days by cooling and elevating the scrotum and, if necessary, taking anti-inflammatory medication. A swelling caused by a hydrocele will in many cases disappear spontaneously … Duration of testicular swelling | Swollen testicles – what is behind it?
Introduction A swollen testicle is a symptom that can have very different possible causes. In most cases, the underlying disease can be treated and the symptom goes away. In some cases, however, the swelling remains. In any case, if one or both testicles swell, a doctor should be consulted to clarify the cause. Although benign … Swollen testicles – what is behind it?