Pain in left testicle when sitting down

Hello, I am 19 years of age. These past two months I've been having ongoing testicle pain while sitting down, it's like a dull ache and it comes and goes. I've been to the doctors about it and I was told I might have something called "epididymitis". However I am so worried about it as i've taken one weeks worth of antibiotics to treat it and the pain is still there. I cant feel a lump whats so ever but it feels a bit sore to touch at the tube? of the testicle. I've had all blood tests and the GP felt my testicle and said it feels fine. Im just so worried, I just feel like i need some type of advice.

 

To add, ive been having lower back pain when sitting/laying down and I've been having to clear my throat of mucus, I recently went for an X-Ray on my chest to see if there was any anomalys but my lungs were fine.

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  • Hello and thanks for posting on the forum,

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand that having unexplained pain can be worrying.

    GP's however are experienced at examining testicles and I am sure that if they felt that you needed further tests then they would have arranged them for you. They seemed to think that it was epididymitis which you can read about here

    If the pain is continuing despite taking the antibiotics then do go back and let your doctor know. They may suggest a different course of antibiotics or some simple pain relief.You may find the following website  helpful on checking your testicles which you can look at  here

    I can't say what is causing your other symptoms but it  is reassuring to hear that your bloods and chest X ray found nothing concerning.

    Worrying about our health can cause a lot of anxiety and can sometimes help to make symptoms worse.  I am not sure whether you have come across a website called 'Every Mind Matters' which you can see here

    If you are sitting down a lot try and make sure that you are taking regular exercise.  Sitting down too much in front of the screen particularly during this pandemic does nothing to help our spine.

    Do bear in mind that testicular cancer is not a common cancer and your GP has done his best to get to the bottom of why you are having your different symptoms.

    I do hope that the pain gets better soon.

    All the Best,

    Catherine

  • Thankyou so much for reasurring me, I have been dealing with alot of health anxiety recently and i've been searching my symptoms with obviously dosent help the cause, but thankyou so much. I get so worried at times I just believe every ache I get is due to an illness or such as.

  • hi jack i am also 19 and experiencing testicular pain. i understand how you feel as i also they anxious about aches and pains. i just wanted to let you know you're not alone, i went to the doctors today and was told the same as you i think. he said it may have something to do with lifting heavy things such as gym equipment, not sure if that might explain anything for you. i i'm going for a scan soon, he advised me to stop lifting weights for a short while. hope things have cleared up for you by now :)

  • Hey, I'm also in the same situation, however I am 23. 
    I've been having mild aches or shooting pains in my left testicle - after googling - like I do, I thought I had testicular torsion, I rushed to the hospital and was told it was epididymitis - my only struggle with this is there was no infection in my urine and I have no burning or anything either when I urinate. I was previously diagnosed with health anxiety and I fully understand your situation. I'd be keen to find out if you ever got a resolve for this. Con.

  • Hello

    I have also put an answer on the other conversation you posted.  It is a while since Harrison and Jack posted so they may have moved on from the forum now.  Also what happened to them could be very different to what happens to you, but usually problems like this do resolve so try not to worry too much.  In most cases these problems will not be caused by cancer.

    Martin

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  • Hello

    I have also put an answer on the other conversation you posted.  It is a while since Harrison and Jack posted so they may have moved on from the forum now.  Also what happened to them could be very different to what happens to you, but usually problems like this do resolve so try not to worry too much.  In most cases these problems will not be caused by cancer.

    Martin

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