Patient's question:
How does testicular pain occur? Doctor, I've been feeling discomfort in my testicles recently, with strong pain that comes and goes intermittently, not constantly. I usually work very busy and often work overtime, sometimes even working until midnight. I'd like to understand how testicular pain can occur?Doctor's answer:
Testicular swelling and pain are commonly seen in orchitis and injury. Orchitis, except for hematogenous infection, is more commonly caused by bacteria ascending from the urethra to the epididymis and testes. Orchitis can be caused by bacteria and viruses. The testes themselves rarely suffer bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial orchitis is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, hence it is also known as epididymo-orchitis. It is characterized by unilateral pain, often dull or pulling pain, and is continuous. It is recommended to seek medical attention.