How do you release testicular pain?

How can pain in the testicle be treated?

1. Wear an athletic supporter, or cup, to support the scrotum.
2. Use ice to reduce swelling in the scrotum.
3. Take warm baths.
4. Support your testicles while lying down by placing a rolled towel under your scrotum.

What is Valsalva maneuver for varicocele?

Urologists often check for varicoceles with the patient standing. You may be asked to take a deep breath, hold it, and bear down while your urologist feels the scrotum above the testicle. This technique is known as the “Valsalva maneuver.” It lets your urologist find any enlarged veins.

How do you Transilluminate a testicle?

Transillumination involves using a pen torch to shine light from behind a scrotal lump to observe whether the light travels through and illuminates the lesion. The technique helps to assess whether a mass is fluid-filled or not, as fluid will transilluminate and solid masses will not.

How long does varicocele pain last?

A varicocele (say “VAR-uh-koh-seel”) is a large vein that forms in one or both testicles. The blood pools, making the vein larger than normal. To fix the problem, your doctor tied off the end of the vein so the blood will not pool. After surgery, you may have slight pain in your groin for 3 to 6 weeks.

How can I relieve varicocele pain?

If you have a varicocele that causes you minor discomfort, but doesn’t affect your fertility, you might try the following for pain relief:

1. Take over-the-counter painkillers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).
2. Wear an athletic supporter to relieve pressure.

What can mimic testicular torsion?

Conditions that may mimic testicular torsion, such as torsion of a testicular appendage, epididymitis, trauma, hernia, hydrocele, varicocele and Schönlein-Henoch purpura, generally do not require immediate surgical intervention.