What does it mean if you cough and your testicle hurts?
These symptoms can be part of many medical conditions, including viral and bacterial infections. Antibiotics may be needed to treat a bacterial infection. If your symptoms are not improving, you should contact your doctor.
How do you treat testicular injury symptoms?
Treating Testicular Trauma
- Placing an ice pack against your scrotum.
- Resting and avoiding strenuous activity.
- Medication to treat pain and inflammation.
- Antibiotics to prevent or treat infection.
- Wearing a jockstrap to support your testicles.
What antibiotics treat testicular infection?
Epididymitis caused by bacteria is treated with antibiotics, most often doxycycline (Oracea®, Monodox®), ciprofloxacin (Cipro®), levofloxacin (Levaquin®), or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®). Antibiotics are usually taken for 1 to 2 weeks.
Why does my left testicle move when I cough?
A hernia is caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall which allows the abdominal contents (mostly fat, but rarely intestines) to slip down in to the scrotal sac (commonly referred to as your “balls”). This is more likely to happen when you increase the pressure in your abdomen by coughing.
How do you fix testicular problems?
Bed rest, pain medications, using an athletic supporter and ice packs on the scrotum may help more severe cases. The pain can resolve very slowly, sometimes taking weeks or months. Testicular torsion is a true medical emergency. If caught in time, the affected testicle can be saved.
How do you treat a testicular infection naturally?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Rest in bed.
- Lie down so that your scrotum is elevated.
- Apply cold packs to your scrotum as tolerated.
- Wear an athletic supporter.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Avoid sexual intercourse until your infection has cleared.
How long does it take for a testicle infection to go away?
You should start to feel better within a few days, but it may take up to 2 weeks to fully recover. It’s important to finish the whole course of antibiotics, even if you start to feel better. There are some things you can do while you recover to help ease pain and swelling and prevent any further problems.