What does it mean if the left testicle hang lower?
Many people find that the right testicle is slightly larger and the left hangs lower. A difference in size is usually nothing to worry about, though it can occasionally indicate a problem. If a testicle is painful or changes shape, a person should see their doctor as soon as possible.
Why is my left testicle hurting?
Often, a very common and treatable condition is what causes pain in the left testicle. It’s possible you have a condition known as varicocele. Varicocele is when veins in your scrotum don’t function correctly, which results in blood that pools in certain areas, instead of flowing like it should, through the body.
What happens when one testicle is lower than the other and it hurts?
This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Either side may be slightly larger or hang lower. But be sure to tell a parent (who will let your doctor know) if you have any pain, swelling, or lumps in your testicles.
What causes testicular retraction in adults?
The cause of testicular retraction is an overactive cremaster muscle. This thin muscle contains a pocket in which the testicle rests. When the cremaster muscle contracts, it pulls the testicle up into groin. This response is normal in males.
How do I relax my cremaster muscle?
Clinical significance. The cremaster muscle occasionally experiences painful spasms or cramps in adult males which can be chronic and debilitating. Treatment for these spasms ranges from minor surgery to injection with botulinum-a toxin to the regular application of heat to relax the muscle.
Is testicular retraction painful?
In young boys a retractile testicle is a testicle that moves between the groin and scrotum. This may seem alarming but it’s not a health risk. The testicle most often moves back down into the scrotum on its own, but sometimes may require a painless move by the hand.
Can a virus cause testicular pain?
Orchitis causes one or both testicles to swell and become painful. Viral infections like the mumps are the most common cause.