- Orchialgia
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Orchialgia is long-term pain of the testes.[1][2] Orchialgia may be caused by injury, infection, surgery, cancer or testicular torsion and is a possible complication after vasectomy.[1]
Contents
Diagnosis
Testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia should be routinely performed.[1]
Treatment
Treatment is often with NSAIDs and antibiotics however is not always effective.[1]
See also
- Post-vasectomy pain syndrome
- Testicular pain
References
- ^ a b c d Wampler SM, Llanes M (September 2010). "Common scrotal and testicular problems". Prim. Care 37 (3): 613–26, x. doi:10.1016/j.pop.2010.04.009. PMID 20705202.
- ^ Masarani M, Cox R (2003). "The aetiology, pathophysiology and management of chronic orchialgia". BJU 91 (5): 435–437. PMID 12603394.
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