Why does lower abdominal pain radiate to the testicles?
Disease description:
Recently, not only has my testicle been continuously painful, but my lower abdomen has also been persistently sore. This abdominal pain is unlikely due to gastrointestinal upset (e.g., food poisoning), so I’d like to ask: What could cause simultaneous pain in the lower abdomen and testicle?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
Testicular and mild gastric pain may be caused by conditions such as prostatitis or epididymo-orchitis. The prostate, testes, and epididymis are vital male reproductive organs. Localized inflammation in these structures can lead to lower abdominal pain—manifesting as abdominal discomfort, testicular swelling, scrotal moisture, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and discomfort in the lumbar and abdominal regions. Patients are advised to visit a hospital for scrotal color Doppler ultrasound and routine prostatic fluid examination to identify the underlying cause, followed by treatment under the guidance of a physician.
