Many things can cause testicle pain. The testicles are very sensitive. Even a minor injury can cause them to hurt. Pain might come from within the testicle itself. Or it might arise from the coiled tube and supporting tissue behind the testicle, called the epididymis.
Sometimes, what seems to be testicle pain is caused by a problem that starts in the groin, stomach area or somewhere else. For example, kidney stones and some hernias can cause testicle pain. Other times, the cause of testicle pain can't be found. You might hear this called idiopathic testicular pain.
Some causes of testicle pain start within the pouch of skin that holds the testicles, called the scrotum. These causes include:
Causes of testicle pain or pain in the testicle area that start outside of the scrotum include:
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.