Epistemis

Acute testicular pain

Specialty: Nephrology and urology.

  • testicle pain
  • acute scrotum

Why it occurs

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  • Epididymitis/orchitis
  • Trauma
  • Incarcerated hernia

Initial workup

Exploration + scrotal echo-Doppler URGENT.

red flags

Sudden pain with elevated/horizontal testis → torsion: surgery in <6 hours.

Standard management

  • Analgesia — while evaluating
  • Antibiotic if epididymitis — do not delay surgery if torsion

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousPost-void suprapubic pain
Area
Nephrology and urology
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
2
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