How to relieve testicular pain

If you are a man, you probably already have noticed that the testicles are very sensitive, both to the touch and to the pressure, therefore at any minimum hit or injury there is a pain that in many cases tends to be very strong, so much that it can even reach to cause nausea and pain that radiates to the abdomen. The testicles are the male gonads. They present basically two basic functions: they are co-producers of sex hormones (especially testosterone), and they are also co-producers of sperm. Therefore, they are of great importance in the sexual development of man.

They are found inside the scrotum, which fulfills two functions that we could consider vital: they protect them from changes in temperature (which means that they will always enjoy an optimal temperature for the correct production of sperm), and physical impacts.

However, when the testicle pain means that either a stroke or injury has occurred immediately before, or there is a disorder or disease that causes it: varicocele (dilated veins in the scrotum), epididymitis (infection or inflammation of the spermatic ducts), orchitis (infection or inflammation) testicular), testicular torsion, spermatocele (cyst in the epididymis), or hernias or kidney stones.

There are some basic guidelines which can be very useful at the time of relieve testicle pain. Of course, remember that if the pain does not go away after an hour of the blow or injury, or the pain tends to be very strong, it is best to go to the emergency room or your urologist.

Tips to relieve testicular pain naturally

Application of ice: you can put some blocks of ice in a bag, and in turn surround it with a clean kitchen cloth or with a towel, in this way you will avoid direct contact with the skin of the scrotum which could cause burns. It helps reduce pain.
Hot baths: You can sit on the bidet and apply some hot water on the testicles, or give yourself a full hot bath and try to relax while the pain decreases.
Lay down: in a comfortable place, preferably in your bed or in the armchair, and place a rolled towel under the scrotum.
Analgesics: Paracetamol or ibuprofen are useful to reduce inflammation. Of course, we do not recommend self-medication.

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