What causes pain on the left side of the scrotum?
Pain on the left side of the scrotum is one of the common symptoms in men and may be caused by a variety of reasons. This article will combine the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze the common causes, accompanying symptoms and countermeasures of pain on the left side of the scrotum, and provide structured data for readers' reference.
1. Common causes of pain on the left side of the scrotum
| Reason | Symptom description | High-risk groups |
|---|---|---|
| orchitis or epididymitis | Redness, swelling, fever, and pain during urination | young adult male |
| varicocele | Feeling of bloating, which worsens after standing for a long time | Males aged 15-30 |
| testicular torsion | Sudden severe pain, possibly accompanied by vomiting | Teenagers (12-18 years old) |
| hernia | A lump in the groin area, pain when coughing | Middle-aged and elderly people or children |
| Urinary system stones | Radiating pain, hematuria | Men aged 20-50 |
2. Relevance of recent hot health topics
In the past 10 days, the following health topics have been highly related to scrotal pain:
| topic | Related points | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|
| Prolonged sitting and reproductive health | May induce varicocele | Weibo reading volume: 12 million+ |
| Sports injury protection | First aid treatment for testicular torsion | Zhihu hot discussion post |
| Necessity of male physical examination | Early detection of urological diseases | Top 10 health videos on Douyin |
3. Danger signs to be alert to
The following situations require immediate medical attention:
1.sudden severe pain, especially accompanied by nausea and vomiting (possible testicular torsion, surgery required within 6 hours)
2.Fever exceeds 38.5℃+Redness of scrotal skin (suggesting serious infection)
3.Blood in the urine or difficulty urinating(Possibly stones or tumors)
4. Reference for diagnostic examination items
| Check items | Detect disease | Average cost (RMB) |
|---|---|---|
| scrotal ultrasound | Varicocele/orchitis | 150-300 yuan |
| Urine routine | Urinary tract infection/stones | 30-50 yuan |
| CT scan | Abdominal lesions/large stones | 400-800 yuan |
5. Prevention and daily care suggestions
1.Avoid sitting for long periods of time: Get up and move around every hour, wear loose underwear
2.moderate exercise: Avoid activities that put pressure on the perineum, such as cycling.
3.diet regulation: Reduce high-salt and high-fat diet to prevent stones
4.Regular self-examination: Testicular self-examination once a month (recommended during bathing)
6. Answers to TOP3 questions that netizens pay attention to
1."Could pain on the left side be a sign of infertility?"
Varicocele may lead to decreased sperm quality, but this needs to be confirmed by a semen analysis.
2."Will painkillers help?"
Ibuprofen can temporarily relieve inflammatory pain but does not treat the underlying cause.
3."What subjects do I need to pass?"
Urology is the first choice, and surgery can be treated in emergencies at night.
Note: The data in this article are based on public statistical information from Baidu Health, Tencent Medical Dictionary and other platforms in the past 10 days. Please refer to the doctor's advice for specific diagnosis and treatment.
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