Chronic Testicular Pain (CTP)
Thousands of men suffer from chronic testicular pain (CTP), which can be a severe and debilitating condition. Testicular pain is considered chronic if the patient suffers for more than three months. Twenty-five percent of testicular pain has no known cause.
Symptoms
- Tenderness or soreness of the testicles
- Painful intercourse, ejaculation, or urination
- Pain which radiates to the groin, down the leg, to the penis, or perineum
- Aggravated by prolong sitting, physically or sexual activity, any touching or pressure on the area
- Accompanied by:
- Swelling and redness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Painful or burning urination or penile discharge
- Pain with intercourse or ejaculation
- Blood in semen or urine
Causes
Scrotal pain frequently has no identifiable cause but can be caused by the following:
- Infection
- Trauma
- Tumors
- Varicoceles
- Nerve entrapment within scar tissue
- Prior surgery
- Pelvic floor or spine abnormalities
Treatments
A careful physical examination, lab testing, and ultrasounds can be used to determine the cause behind CTP. Following this determination, a careful treatment plan can be created between the patient and the doctor.
Traditionally CTP has been treated through pain management medications. The epididymis or a testicle can also be removed. However, 50 to 70 percent of patients will still experience CTP symptoms after surgeries.
If you are experiencing sudden testicular pain please seek medical help immediately, since it can be a serious condition.
Contact your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms or have concerns other about chronic testicular pain.