Testicular pain ranges from the trivial to the life-threatening. A sudden, severe pain in one testicle is a potential surgical emergency until proven otherwise. Dull, chronic, or intermittent testicular pain has several treatable causes. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, we assess, scan, and treat the same day. Walk-in available.
| Condition | Character of pain | Urgency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testicular torsion | Sudden, severe, one-sided — often at rest or during sleep | 🔴 EMERGENCY | Hospital A&E immediately — surgery within 6 hours |
| Epididymo-orchitis | Gradual onset, hot, swollen, tender scrotum — often with fever | 🟠 Urgent (same day) | Scrotal scan + antibiotic — same day at Mascot Healthcare |
| Inguinal hernia | Dragging groin / scrotal ache, visible or palpable lump in groin | 🟡 Soon | Clinical assessment + scan — surgical referral |
| Varicocele | Dull ache, worse when standing, eased lying down | 🟢 Non-urgent | Scrotal Doppler scan — surgical or radiological treatment if indicated |
| Epididymal cyst | Smooth lump at the back of the testicle — usually painless | 🟢 Non-urgent | Scrotal scan — most require no treatment |
| Testicular tumour | Painless hardness in the testicle — rarely painful until late | 🔴 Urgent | Immediate scrotal scan + tumour markers (AFP, HCG, LDH) |
Scrotal scan + same-day assessment at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Walk-in available.