Patient's question:
I felt testicular pain about half a month ago, and it initially improved. However, since last Friday, the pain has returned, with the left side being more severe. Yesterday and today, I underwent examinations at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital, the provincial hospital, and the affiliated hospital of the medical university. The results are as follows:The traditional Chinese medicine hospital found a 3mm varicocele on the left side and recommended hospitalization for surgery.
The provincial hospital examination found no issues.
The medical university hospital examination revealed bilateral varicoceles of 2.1mm and 2.3mm, stating everything was fine, but a urine test showed increased round cell leukocytes, suggesting I have stones causing the testicular pain.
All these were reviewed by experts, but why are the results so different? The key issue is that the testicular pain is still present! What is causing this pain?
Doctor's answer:
There are several causes of testicular pain, including orchitis, epididymitis, varicocele, hydrocele, chronic prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, herniated disc, and others, all of which can lead to testicular pain. If you don't engage in heavy physical labor and experience fatigue and testicular swelling or pain, it is recommended to visit a urology department for a thorough examination to rule out prostatitis. Testicular conditions tend to recur, requiring long-term medication for management. Additionally, male patients should actively seek treatment at professional and reputable hospitals, and treatment should be considered based on examination results.