Pain in left testical

I was in the batch last week when all of a sudden I got pain in my left testicals. I don't think I hurt it and it just cambon all of a sudden. I have felt around the testicals and no lumps found. The next day all I'm feeling is dull ache and tingling irritating feeling on the left side of testical and scrotum. Also I'm feeling burning.

I went to doctor and he examined my testicals and found no lumps. He said if I'm still feeling these sensations in 6 weeks to come back and he will get me an ultrasound done. 

Its been a week and I'm still feeling the irritating and I'm worrying sick about it. I don't know what to do. It's worse when I'm sitting or driving. 6 weeks seems an awful long time to wait. What if it's something serious. 

Anyone any idea what it could be? 

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    It does not sound like your GP is particularly worried, and he has checked you for obvious lumps in the testicle. It is good to be body aware, but testicular cancer isn't very common, and other causes are more likely. 

    Inflammation and irritation in the testicular area is common, and can take some time to pass. It can be due to viral or bacterial infection, or after exercise. Burning sensations are not usually a common sign of testicular cancer. Sometimes GP's prescribe antibiotics too, if they think there might be an infection in the area. Sometimes cysts or knobbly veins in a testicle can cause discomfort. 

    Refrain from strenuous activity, especially cycling. Bathe or shower in tepid not hot water, and wear loose underwear (briefs) for now. Try and change your position, and don't sit for long periods at a time.

    There is more information here, 

    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive/testicular-lumps-and-swellings/

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epididymitis/

    If it doesn't resolve, then go back and see your GP. Try and not over think this, and keep yourself busy and occupied. 

    I hope that this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda