orchialgia : Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

What is Orchialgia?

Orchialgia  is pain that occurs in or around one or both testicles. It is also known as Testicle pain (testicular pain). Sometimes testicle pain actually originates from somewhere else in the groin or abdomen, and is felt in one or both testicles (referred pain).

What are the causes of Orchialgia?

Orchialgia is challenging to diagnose and treat because a cause can be difficult to identify. Orchialgia may develop spontaneously or due to the following:

 • Infection — sexually transmitted diseases or urinary tract infections

• Trauma

 • Inflammation or surgery (such as vasectomy or hernia repair)

How is it diagnosed?

Your doctor will begin with a physical exam. Other tests depend on the type of pain and your medical history. These tests might include:

• Sexually transmitted infection screening

• Urine test

• Ultrasound — to rule out other pathology

How is it treated?

Once your doctor has ruled out other conditions that might be causing your testicular pain, the next step is medical intervention. Conservative non-surgical measures are generally tried for at least three months and can include:

• Rest
• Heat
• Tight-fitting underwear
• Oral anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen)
• Avoid lifting heavy objects
• Surgery