Testicular Pain 101 - Urology Care Podcast

In this episode of the Urology Care Podcast (Testicular Pain 101), Susanne A. Quallich, MSN, ANP-BC, NP-C, CUNP, FAANP discusses the basics of testicle pain and what patients need to know. The Urology Care Podcast is the official podcast of the Urology Care Foundation. To listen to more Urology Care Podcasts and to subscribe to the podcast, go to: https://www.urologyhealth.org/living-... #urologycarepodcast #testiclepain #UrologyCareFoundation
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Gentlemen, pain below the belt should never be ignored. Here are a few things you should keep in mind if you experience pain in the pelvic or groin area. Imagine the pain that comes with a sharp kick to the groin. It feels much more than just a dull ache and because of it, you may have a hard time talking or walking. It could also include swelling of the scrotum. Pain in the scrotum can be the result of serious conditions like testicular torsion or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Ignoring the pain may cause irreversible damage to the testicles and scrotum. Often, problems with the testicles cause abdominal or groin pain before pain in the testicle develops.

Testicular torsion: This condition is when the flow of blood to a testicle gets cut off because the cord that connects the testicles to the body becomes twisted. What you should do: Get to a doctor right away. If you do have testicular torsion, it's an emergency because the testicle will become damaged without proper blood flow.