Powerful Techniques to Reduce Testicle Pain and Swelling Fast
Easy ways to get temporary relief and find out what's causing the discomfort
Co-authored by Robert Dhir, MD and Hannah Madden
- Finding Fast Relief
- Causes of Painful or Swollen Testicles
- Treating Common Causes
- Video
- Expert Q&A
- Warnings
Whether it’s from injury, infection, or an STI, testicular pain and swelling can be pretty uncomfortable. The best way to treat your pain usually depends on the cause, but there are some tried-and-true remedies that you can do at home on your own. Keep reading to learn the best ways to reduce pain and swelling, as well as how to treat common causes of testicular discomfort.
Instantly Easing Testicle Pain
The moment you feel pain, immediately stop whatever you were doing that caused the break. Take a break to rest and protect the area. Put ice or a cold compress on the area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time with a cloth around the compress to protect your skin.
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Finding Fast Relief
Wrap the frozen ice or bag of vegetables in a dry cloth before applying to protect yourself from frostbite.
1Apply an ice pack to the area. For sudden onset of swelling and pain, gently apply an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables to your testicles.[1] If you don’t have an ice pack handy, make an ice pack at home using ice cubes and a plastic bag.
If the cause of the swelling is serious, an ice pack can increase the amount of time the testicles can survive without a blood supply.
