When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Sudden, serious testicle pain can be a symptom of a twisted testicle, which can quickly lose its blood supply. This condition is called testicular torsion. Treatment is needed right away to prevent loss of the testicle. Testicular torsion can happen at any age, but it is more common in teenagers.

Get medical care right away if you have:

  • Sudden, serious testicle pain.
  • Testicle pain along with nausea, fever, chills or blood in the urine.

Make an appointment with a health care professional if you have:

  • Mild testicle pain that lasts longer than a few days.
  • A lump or swelling in or around a testicle.

Self-care

These steps might help ease mild testicle pain:

  • Take a pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). You can do this unless your health care team has given you other instructions. Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 3. But children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome in such children. It can be life-threatening.
  • Support the scrotum with an athletic supporter. Use a folded towel to support and elevate the scrotum when you're lying down. You also can apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in a towel.

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Dec. 07, 2023

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