Pain in the scrotum occurs for various reasons. This phenomenon is not a disease, but is considered a symptom of any pathology. To properly establish the disease, you need to contact a specialist. Only the doctor can correctly establish the diagnosis, and normalize the patient's health. Self-medication is not recommended. This can lead to serious complications. In case of torsion of the testicle, infertility may occur.
Causes of
Syndrome Pain in the scrotum accompanies various diseases. Its location is diverse. It depends on the affected tissues. The scrotum of a man is a tissue bag with a septum. In each pocket is the gland and the spermatic cord. Through the spermatic cord, the testicle communicates with the prostate gland. All male genital glands are responsible for proper spermatogenesis. But under the influence of various causes, there is a violation of the normal state of the components of the reproductive system. The organs develop an inflammatory process. Appearance of pathology. Many diseases are accompanied by pain.
The causes of an unpleasant phenomenon can be such diseases as:
- Orchitis;
- Torsion of the cord;
- Inguinal hernia;
- Prostatitis of various etiologies;
- Injury of the groin area;
- Varicocele 2 and 3 stages;
- Bacterial tissue damage.
Any of these pathologies can be accompanied by pain in the scrotum. It is impossible to establish the diagnosis by yourself. Only a doctor can determine the exact diagnosis.
Orchitis
This pathology is characterized by the presence of an inflammatory process in the paired sex glands - testicles. Often inflammation affects only one gland. The causes of orchitis are diverse. It can affect the gland during hypothermia, trauma or inflammatory disease.
Pathology is accompanied by a strong swelling of the testicle and surrounding tissues. The man has characteristic symptoms. The main complaint is for a strong swelling of the scrotum. It greatly increases in size from one side. At the same time it is not possible to palpate the egg. In some cases, orchitis may be accompanied by hydrocele.
Severe form of orchitis causes severe pain in the scrotum. These sensations are enhanced by movement. There is also a heaviness in the scrotum, a feeling of tightening of the outer tissues.
The diagnosis can be made by ultrasound. On the screen, the doctor observes the gland, which is significantly different in size from the other testicle. Thus the man complains of a pain. To designate the necessary therapy, doctors examine the nature of the disease. If the pathology appeared due to infection with pathogenic microorganisms, then the treatment is carried out with the help of antibiotics and antimicrobials. If the cause is trauma or a decrease in immune defense, anti-inflammatory drugs are used for therapy.
Torsion of the cord
Each testicle has a spermatic cord. Through it, sperm enter the vas deferens. In some cases there is a twist of the cord along its axis. Often this phenomenon occurs at night. Doctors can not reliably answer why this phenomenon occurs.
Torsion of the testicle causes severe pain in the scrotum. There is also a large increase in the scrotum from the affected side. This disease is dangerous for the reproductive system of men.
With the daily preservation of this pathology, testicular atrophy occurs. Nutrition of tissues is disturbed, their cells die. If the treatment is not carried out on time, the testicle is removed.
Treatment is performed only surgically. For the operation, a laser is used. It allows you to keep metabolic processes in cells and avoid heavy bleeding. Also, the laser cauterizes the edges of the incision. This allows you to quickly heal the seams.
Inguinal hernia
With intrauterine formation in boys, the testicles are in the abdominal cavity. An omission in the scrotum is carried out through a special opening. Before birth, the hole grows and the testicles remain in the scrotum. In some cases, the communicating hole is not eliminated. In this case, there may be a drop in the part of the intestine into the scrotum. This phenomenon is called inguinal hernia.
Pathology can occur when carrying heavy items or strong tension in the muscular framework of the abdominal cavity. Also, the hernia is also revealed when the bowel is affected by an inflammatory disease. Hernia often develops gradually. Omission of the loop of the intestine does not occur immediately. With increased load, the loop is more strongly displaced into the scrotum. The pressure on the testicles increases. There is compression of the sex gland tissues. The inflammatory process is developing.
Hernia is eliminated in various ways. If the omission of the loop is insignificant, then the therapy is carried out with the help of medical equipment and medications. With a strong displacement of the intestine, the patient needs surgical treatment. The operation on the scrotum is performed by a laser. Wide hernial gates should be additionally covered with a grid. This will help to avoid relapse. During recovery, severe physical exertion and alcohol-containing beverages are prohibited for the patient.
Prostatitis of different etiology
Pain in the scrotum occurs with various prostatitis. The disease is accompanied by inflammation of the prostate gland. The body is responsible for producing a liquid base of semen and male sex hormone. Under the influence of various factors there is a violation of the functions of the prostate gland. There are two main forms of the disease:
- Bacterial;
- Inflammation due to irritant factors.
Bacterial prostatitis is treated more easily. Due to a special diagnosis, the nature of the disease is quickly determined by specialists. When taking the analysis in the laboratory, pathogenic microbes are sown. The sensitivity to various antibiotic drugs is being determined. After determining the drug, the patient is given the necessary treatment.
Often inflammation of the prostate gland has an unclear etiology. In this case, it is impossible to establish the cause of prostatitis. Symptoms of different prostatitis are similar. Men complain of pain in the scrotum and crotch area. Also, pain can accompany the process of urinary excretion or bowel movement.
Therapy of prostatitis is carried out with the help of manual, medicamental and hardware effects. The method of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Varicocele 2 and 3 stages
Varicocele of the scrotum is a varicose lesion of the inguinal vein. The male's spermatic cord is surrounded by a large number of small vessels. The vessels are needed for delivery to the blood testes. Blood is responsible for the oxygen supply of organ tissues. Varicose lesion changes the structure of the walls of the vessels. In small parts of the veins small pockets are formed. The wall in this place has a more thin density and does not possess the necessary elasticity. There is accumulation of erythrocytes and leukocytes in the resulting node.
Varicocele has several stages of development. Pain in the scrotal area appears in stages 2 and 3 of the disease. This symptom is alarming. If a man complains of unpleasant sensations, then it is necessary to carefully examine the patient. To identify the pathogenic area in the vessels, a special solution is introduced, which makes it possible to establish the patency of the veins. On the site where the liquid is not carried out, an operation is performed.
Injury of the inguinal region
To get an injury a man can in various ways. Under the influence of a strong blow or a bruise, the soft tissues of the scrotum are squeezed. The bruised area becomes inflamed and sore. When getting injured, you must immediately visit a specialist. It will help to identify the pathological processes resulting from trauma. Leaving bruises without attention is not worth it. The consequences may not be immediately apparent. In some cases, obvious violations are detected after a few weeks.
The soreness of the scrotum indicates a pathological process in the genitourinary system. If there are unpleasant feelings, a man needs to visit a medical center. The specialists will be able to establish the exact disease and understand why the pain in the scrotum appeared.
