A man's testicle is swollen, it hurts - the main reasons, methods of treatment

Testicles for a man should be the subject of increased attention. If there is a feeling of discomfort in the groin area, pulling pains appear, the egg is swollen - this is a reason to immediately consult a doctor, perhaps the symptoms indicate a deviation.

What are swollen testicles talking about?

Testes are a paired organ of the male reproductive system. They are not inside the body, but outside, and are protected only by a layer of the skin. Therefore eggs are very sensitive and vulnerable.

If swelling of at least one of them appears, this indicates the occurrence of some kind of violation. Arteries, seminal canals, appendages go to the scrotum. Vascular pathologies, infectious processes can develop here, which will first of all manifest themselves by changes in appearance. Soft tissues are not able to fully protect the testes from injuries, which also provoke the development of tumor formations.

Reasons

Cases when the testicles are swollen and hurt in a man are not uncommon. They are accompanied by painful sensations and appear for a number of reasons:

• fluid accumulation;
• twisting the cord or spermatic canal;
• inflammatory process;
• inguinal hernia;
• bloated veins;
• trauma to the scrotal region;
• neurological pathologies;
• varicocele;
• hypothermia;
• prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse.

Ill or not?

There is no definite answer to the question: is a swollen testicle in a man a disease. Sometimes it is, indeed, classified as an independent disease of the spermatic gland, for example, a cyst.

The most common and serious reason why testicles swell is torsion of the cord. This pathology is more typical for adolescence, but it also occurs in adult men. It appears due to overexertion, wearing tight underwear and even a sharp cough. As a result, the cord, which not only holds the testicle in weight, but is also responsible for its life support, is pinched. Blood flow is impaired, such a serious consequence as testicular necrosis is possible.

Swelling of the glands is observed with hormonal imbalance, due to prolonged use of certain medications, for example, steroids.

Mechanical damage to the groin area is not a disease, but often provokes the onset of an inflammatory process in the genital organs.

The size of the eggs increases due to an excess of blood caused by prolonged abstinence. This problem has a benign nature that disappears after intercourse.

But more often the swelling of the testes appears as a result of the development of one of the pathologies:

• epididymitis;
• prostatitis;
• orchitis;
• varicocele.

The main types of edema in men: diagnosis

Only at first glance, all tumors are similar, no matter what cause they are caused. The swelling can be localized both on the right and on the left egg, or on one of them separately. And also sometimes the swelling spreads to the entire groin area. In this case, one testicle or both greatly increase in size, thicken. As such, the main types of tumors are not subdivided.

But there are types of puffiness caused by certain pathologies:

Additional symptoms

Puffiness may be accompanied by other signs:

• nausea, vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• urethral discharge;
• sharp pain on palpation;
• painful sensations during bowel movements, urination;
• meager ejaculation;
• blood and other impurities in semen;
• fever.

The appearance of these symptoms indicates an exacerbation of the situation, therefore, an immediate visit to the doctor and follow-up examination are required.

What to do if the eggs are swollen and sore: treatment

All medical procedures are prescribed by a doctor. Even if the patient believes that nothing terrible is happening, self-medication cannot be performed. Before treating, the specialist will examine the patient, tactilely feel the scrotum. For completeness, an ultrasound scan is prescribed. Therapy will depend on the reasons why the man's eggs are swollen, the severity of the pain and the presence of accompanying symptoms.

Treatment options:

• Drug therapy. It is used for inflammatory processes and infections. The choice of drugs is determined by the type of bacteria. Antibiotics are often prescribed. Inflammation of the epididymis is also treated. Medicines (pain relievers, antibacterials, to increase immunity) are prescribed for prostatitis.
• Operation. Some provocative diseases are eliminated only by surgical intervention - this is a hernia, cyst, cancerous tumors, varicocele. The twisting of the cords will initially be attempted by the doctor using manual detorsion; if the attempt is unsuccessful, an operation will also be required.If the husband was diagnosed with venous enlargement of the veins of the pelvic organs, the wife should take into account that after the varicocele operation, it will take some period to refrain from intimacy (since the consequences of the disease are a decrease in testosterone synthesis and impaired potency).
• Compresses. The consequences of bruises are eliminated with compresses, ointments. For such procedures, folk remedies are used, for example, decoctions of herbs: mint, calendula, yarrow, thyme. Pain medications will help relieve pain. Some injuries require bed rest, bandages, and physical therapy.

How long does it take for testicular edema to subside?

If a man's eggs are swollen, it is difficult to predict how soon this will pass. It all depends on the provoking factors. Minor injuries heal within 1-3 days. The swelling caused by the infection will subside after getting rid of the disease, that is, after a course of appropriate therapy. This will take 5 to 10 days. After an inguinal hernia operation, a stationary regime is observed. The swelling of the scrotum disappears the next day after the problem is eliminated, but it happens that it is observed for some time.

Prevention

It is possible to prevent the development of pathology. To do this, men need to be careful about their health and follow these rules:

• undergo regular check-ups;
• avoid injuries to the reproductive organs;
• not wearing tight underwear;
• eat right;
• maintain a sleep and rest routine;
• avoid prolonged abstinence;
• do not neglect contraception.

Swollen testicles in a newborn baby (boy): features

Scrotal anomaly occurs even at a very early age. If a newborn's testicle swells, you should immediately contact your pediatrician. Since this can be a symptom of a congenital disease, intrauterine infection. Twisting of the cords is also typical for this period.

Edema of the groin area in a child occurs due to non-compliance with hygiene rules, diaper rash, allergies. The doctor will explain what to do, how to conduct a self-examination of the testicles. Pay attention to the "male health of the baby" as often as possible. Mom or Dad should feel the testicles of the boy at least 2 times a month. The sooner seals, nodules, swellings are found, the less the risk of developing serious pathologies.

Output

There are many reasons for genital tumors in men. Only self-control, timely diagnosis in the clinic and treatment (if required) will help to avoid irreparable problems, such as impotence and infertility.