10 Causes of Testicular Pain

5. Epididymitis

This condition can be at times mild and severe, too. One cause can be an inflammation of the epididymis, a long tube in the back of each testicle. Its job is to regulate and store the sperm. It has a real-world length of over 6 meters, but it’s coiled to fit the testicle. It can get inflamed because of certain bacteria, usually coming from an STD. A less common cause is coliforms, bacteria that live in the intestines. If the inflammation is severe, the testicles get swollen, red, and painful. This symptom requires immediate medical attention. If you are lucky, antibiotics will do the trick. If not, surgery is imminent.