Left Testicle and Pelvis/Public bone pain

Thanks for of all for reading this I'm just a bit worried but maybe I don't need to be.

I have had pain in my left testicle now for about a year and recently I've been getting pain in my pubic/pelvis area.

Now I have been told I have a very small inguinal hernia but too small to be bothering me so it's been ruled out.

Now I have had my testicle examined several times and a CT scan that showed some inflammation but nothing else, a season sample showed an infection and coliform and Streptacoccus Mitus however more recent cultures have shown just minor issues but not these specifically.

The pain in my testicle is a dull heavy pain and the pain in my pelvis/public area is a sharp pain, any ideas what might be going on and could the two be linked? I have had 2 months of antibiotics and still nothing.

If it was the C word wouldn't the ultrasound of picked something up?

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about the problems with your testlcle and the pain you have been getting.

    The ultrasound scan (u/s) is a useful type of scan to look at the testicles. Therefore, it is likely that it would have identified any possible cancer in your testicle.       

    Sometimes infections can be difficult to get rid of and require longer antibiotic use or a change to a different type, your symptoms are not necessary anything to do with cancer. Do speak with your doctor about your concerns.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline

  • Hi many thanks for your response.

    Can I just ask in my ultrasound of my testicle it showed some inflammation, could inflammation be a sign of cancer or is there always a lump as well?

  • Hello again

    If there was any suspicion of cancer your doctor would have told you.

    I hope that is helpful.

    Martin