Testicular infection or torsion

Treatment:

If the cause is bacterial, epididymitis and orchitis may respond to antibiotics. Pain medications (analgesics) and other treatments may be recommended.

Prompt surgery is required for testicular torsion.

Expectations (prognosis):

With appropriate diagnosis and adequate treatment, normal function of the testicle is usually preserved.

Complications:

• loss of testicular function (infertility)
• severe infection

Calling your health care provider:

Any time there is persistent or severe testicular pain, with or without any of the other symptoms listed above, call your health care provider promptly.