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How to reduce the swelling when the balls are swollen?

Asked by:Crystal

Asked on:Apr 17, 2026 05:23 AM

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  • Claudia Claudia

    Apr 17, 2026

    For men, if testicular swelling and pain occur, you should first understand the specific cause. The most common one is testicular damage or testicular torsion. This can be relieved by cold compress. In addition, in order to avoid further damage, you can use a vaginal belt to drag. If it is caused by varicocele, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. More serious cases can be treated surgically.

    How to reduce the swelling when the balls are swollen?

    Apply ice first, and after 48 hours, you can use hot compress on the scrotum to speed up local blood circulation and promote the absorption and dissipation of congestion in the scrotum. Pay attention to rest and wear swimming trunks that are both tight-fitting and elastic to support the scrotum and reduce pain and discomfort caused by the fall or movement of the scrotum.

    Generally speaking, the pain of scrotal hematoma is not too severe, and some boys do not need analgesic treatment. For people with severe pain, oral painkillers and other drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment. The hematoma will subside in 1-2 weeks.

    It should be noted that if the trauma is too severe and the scrotal pain is not relieved, it is recommended to see a male urologist.

    Causes of testicular enlargement

    1. Testicular inflammation

    You must not be careless about acute testicular inflammation. In addition to local testicular redness, swelling, heat, and pain, it is also accompanied by fever, which is mostly a complication of mumps. The greatest harm of this disease is that it destroys the spermatogenic epithelial function of the testicles, which is the main cause of azoospermia. It must be taken seriously and treated in time.

    2. Testicular hydrocele

    Commonly seen in children, one testicle swells and the size difference between the two testicles is obvious. Early testicular hydrocele is not a big problem and can sometimes be absorbed and recovered on its own. However, if there is a large amount of fluid, it will affect the blood circulation of the testicles, which may cause testicular atrophy and cause infertility. At this time, it is necessary to consider whether surgical treatment is needed.

    3. Testicular torsion

    As the name suggests, the angle of the testicle changes under the action of external force, and testicular torsion occurs. At this time, the problem becomes big. During the onset of the disease, there is sudden and unbearable pain in the testicles, often accompanied by collapse. It can cause redness and swelling of the scrotum, and fluid and blood accumulation in the vaginal membrane. It must be treated by a urology department in time.

    4. Testicular tumors

    Testicular tumors are almost always malignant, and this must be explained. When the size of the testicle on one side becomes larger, the weight of the testicle increases, and the shape of the testicle changes accordingly, the possibility of tumor should be considered. Once diagnosed, the enlarged testicle should be removed immediately.

    5. Varicocele

    This is the most common male reproductive system disease. It is often pain on one side of the testicle, usually referred pain, and the vast majority of varicocele occurs on the left side. The spermatic vein is dilated and tortuous, which means there is something wrong with the vein. Also, varicocele is one of the causes of male infertility, and it is often one of the factors causing low sperm motility.

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