Testicular pain

Assessment of testicular pain

Important points to observe:

• Intense to very severe pain in the testicular area, which may extend to the lower abdomen
• Swelling and discoloration of the testicle (red to bluish)
• Overheating of the testicle, possibly accompanied by fever in the boy
• Possibly additional symptoms such as nausea and vomiting

What measures should you take?

• Stay calm and provide a sense of security through continuous care
• Respect the child’s privacy and ask uninvolved persons to leave the room
• Avoid giving the child food or drink to prevent possible nausea from the pain and because a surgery may be necessary
• Provide gentle cooling of the testicle with moist, cold cloths
• Remove tight clothing to avoid pressure
• Carry the boy if necessary to avoid any physical exertion
• Important: In case of any testicular pain, a pediatrician should be consulted immediately to rule out circulatory disorders and minimize the risk of infertility.