What's the matter with testicular soreness?

Testicular acidity may be caused by long-term sitting pressure, excessive scrotal temperature, varicocele, epididymitis, testicular torsion, etc. It can be relieved by adjusting living habits, physical therapy, medication, surgery, etc.

1. Stress caused by prolonged sitting

Sitting for a long time will lead to poor blood circulation in the perineum, and local accumulation of metabolites may cause soreness and swelling. It is recommended to get up and move around for 5 minutes every hour, choose cotton underwear with good breathability, and avoid wearing tight pants. Daily warm water sitz bath can be carried out to promote blood circulation. The water temperature should be controlled at about 40℃ for 15 minutes each time.

2. Scrotum temperature is too high

High temperature environment or wearing too thick clothing will limit the heat dissipation function of the scrotum, and local temperature increase may lead to abnormal testicular tissue metabolism. Keep the scrotum ventilated and dry, and sleep naked. Professional drivers or office workers can use cooling cushions to avoid placing laptops directly on their laps.

3. Varicocele

It may be related to venous valve insufficiency or vascular compression. It usually manifests as scrotal swelling and pain when standing, and vermiform varicose veins can be palpated. Patients with mild symptoms can follow the doctor's advice and use intravenous active drugs such as Maizhiling tablets and diosmin tablets, together with a scrotal support band to reduce the feeling of sagging. Severe cases may require high ligation of the spermatic vein.

4. Epididymitis

It is often caused by bacterial retrograde infection and is often accompanied by symptoms such as testicular swelling, fever, and pain during urination. In the acute stage, bed rest and ice application are required to relieve pain. Antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets and cefixime dispersible tablets can be used as directed by the doctor, together with Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid to control inflammation. In the chronic stage, prostate massage can be performed to promote drainage.

5. Testicular torsion

You need to be vigilant when experiencing sudden severe testicular pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. This disease mostly occurs in teenagers and is related to abnormal attachment of the testicular vaginal membrane. Within 6 hours of the onset of disease, manual reduction can be used to try to restore the blood supply. If it exceeds 12 hours, emergency orchiopexy is required. Delay in treatment may lead to testicular necrosis, and regular postoperative ultrasound examinations are required to evaluate the blood supply.

It is recommended to avoid long-term cycling or weight-bearing exercise, pay attention to supplementing vitamin E and zinc in the diet, and eat oysters, nuts and other foods in moderation. If soreness persists for more than 3 days or is accompanied by redness, swelling and fever, you should go to the urology department in time. When sleeping at night, the scrotum can be elevated to reduce the feeling of swelling, and avoid using overheated water to flush the perineum. Perform regular testicular self-examination. If you find induration or volume changes, you need to seek medical attention to check for possible tumors.