Idiopathic Orchialgia is the medical term for chronic testicular pain, for which the cause is unknown. It is characterized by constant or intermittent pain in the testicles, that lasts for three or more months. Treatment includes conservative therapy, antibiotics, and initial pharmacological therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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I am getting recurrent testicular pain with normal ultrasound and other tests. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I sat on my testicle before two months, and I experienced an initial sharp pain for a few hours. I went to the ER and did a blood test, urine test and an ultrasound. Torsion, as well as infection, was ruled out. The exact incident occurred a few days ago. I did a urine test and another ul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This acute testicular pain, with normal testis examination and ultrasound report, looks like simple orchialgia. Ruling out torsion is very important in young males presenting with testi... Read Full »
What is the permanent solution for testicular pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mild pain in the right testis since two months. The USG report showed slight thickening of the spermatic cord. Now, after 10 days of antibiotic courses referred by the physician, then the condition is better. But when I lift some weight or drive a car, then the pain starts again.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A minimally thickened cord is of questionable importance. Please get your urine analysis also. Idiopathic orchialgia is very common in young people. I suggest you wear scrotal support. The testes carry a spiral muscle called cremaster with them while coming out of the a... Read Full »