Seeking Moms Who Have Teenage Boys with Pain in Groin Area

E.,

My husband had this same pain a couple of weeks ago, he went to our family doctor who couldn't find any problems by touch. So he was sent to have an ultrasound done of his testicles and they found he had tubular inflammation. He is an ex-comp swimmer and is now very active, the doctor just told him to take it easy for a little while and wear boxers until the pain goes away.

And not to scare you, but boys/men from the ages of 15-35 are at a higher risk of Testicular Cancer and I would ask your doctor for an ultrasound to be done on your son. But for all you know he could have the same problem as my husband and he needs to give the speedos a break for a little while.

Having had 2 sons swim competitively and 1 swimming at the college level - I can say that yes, one of the swimmers on the team had a hernia problem - and I can see these causing pain in the groin. He underwent surgical repair last year and is swimming unbelievable this year. Do some research on kidney stones - they are indeed very painful - and I am not sure about them bothering the testicle. I would definitely get a second opinion -- maybe from a urologist - double check the info on kidney stones - there is foods, etc that he should stay away from until this is resolved. While you are at it do some research on hernias - and see if some complimentary medical website offer some practical approaches for getting him some relief. He may also have a groin pull - a stained muscle that connects to the testicle area - do they do alot of dryland exercises -- weights - running stadium stairs??? Just keep at it until you find solutions.

Did the DR. consider an appendicitis? The pain can radiate to odd places, not just right side. Stay on top of your DR., see if he thinks further testing is neccesary. Watch the fever, if it rises, and the pain decreases, I would go to the ER and be suspicious of a ruptured appendix. If a kidney stone is a possibility, the test for that is called IVP, or even a ct scan. I wouldn't let the DR. brush you off, unless all symptoms cease. Please keep us posted?? God Bless you and your son, S.

hi E., you may want to have your son's doc check for a vericose vein. Is it on the left side? apparently they are very common for the left side and in many cases can cause infertility. How about his back? Is he experiencing lower back pain that is either traveling up his back or down his leg as well? It's something that is easily fixed but if it is a vericose vein, it's best to be dealt with because he will have bouts with it for the rest of his life. My husband has always had these symptoms and did some research over the weekend. A doc years ago said there wasn't anything they could do about it, but that's not true. Just a thought and good luck!!! I don't know about the fever, but if it is a vericose, they get infected, which causes the pain and then that could be a sign that his body is trying to fight something off that it is unaware of. Good luck though and he'll be fine. It's just good to have avenues to investigate.
K.

Go to a pediatric urologist. Not to frightrn you, but these things are not to be put off just in case, we found that out the hard way. At the age of 7 my son started having problems with his right testicle. At first the doctor said it was epididymitis, but the problem did not go away after several antibiotics. Then we were told he had a hydrocele, but got a referral to a urologist to be on the safe side. After sonograms and x-rays found he had a cyst and needed to have it removed. When they went in, they found he also had a hernia. The hernia had been present long enough to cause damage to that testicle and it will never function. Best wishes to you and I hope and pray it is something very simple to fix.

Have him see a urologist just to be on the safe side.

We haven't had the accompanying fever, but when our 14-year-old was having groin pains, we bought a more supportive jock strap for all of his activities. That seemed to do the trick, so we never saw a doctor.

Dear E., I have a 11 year old nephew who recently experienced similar symptoms after jumping into a cold pool! there was a small twist in vein that is attached to the testicle. he needed a sonogram to detect the twist. your son needs to be seen by a urologist asap! D.

You might want to take him to the doctor he might have a hernia

It sounds to me like an infection is trying to take hold somewhere, but a low grade fever can be caused by a number of things, including dehydration. Trust your gut - take him back to the doctor, or find another one and get a second opinion. A sharp pain in the testicle wouldn't be caused by a kidney stone (the urethra doesn't go that far down.) If there continues to be discomfort then something is definitely wrong. Keep asking for answers until you get one that helps you move forward with making it go away.

Good luck to you and your son!

Give him lots and lots of water. Have him stay as active as possible. I've had kidney stones on a couple of occasions, and in my opinion it's worse than childbirth. Yeah, that bad. If you/your husband don't object, give him pain medication until it passes. Your son will thank you...especially when that stone starts moving again.

E.,
Not to scare you , but please take this serious and find out the cause of this pain! It could effect his future family.

My husband experienced testicle pain similiar to the pain you describe. It started when he was about 13. He lost a testicle at age 16 due to torsion of the spermatic cord. He was in the hospital for 2 weeks, the doctors didn't know what was wrong they thought it was epididymis an infection. My poor husband was in a lot of pain, his testicle slowly died. Basically torsion is when the cord is too long causing a twist or kink in the cord, the testicle dies from of lack of oxygen.

My husband started having problems with his other testicle shortly after our daughter was born. He was only 20, he knew how to untwist the cord on his own however it became to painful, he went to a urologist who stitched the testicle with a small stitch to prevent the testicle from twisitng. The stitch came undone, he had to have emergency surgery, it was too late. He lost most of his remaining testicle. We have not been able to have any more children, he has been on several different kinds of hormonal replacements each having side effects.

I truly hope your son does not experience this. I hope you are able to find the help you need for him

sincerely
J.

E., I do not have experience with boys who have pain in the groin. However, I am a 70 year old great grandmother who has raised 8 children. I would STRONGLY suggest that you get your Son to another Dr. ASAP!When a 14 year old boy loses his appetite and has pain....he needs a good Dr.If you don't have one in Tomball. His name is Dr Michael Casasgrande.His number is ###-###-####. Whoever you get your son to, please do it quickly. cancer of the testicles starts like this too.
God bless and I hope he gets well quick.
Diane

get a second and third opinion if necessary
There are pediatric urologists in town and I'll bet there are pediatric proctologists as well.

E. ask the Dr. if your son could possibably have a strained groin muscle or a torn groin muscle,that was both of my sons problem.They kept sayin that it felt like someone had kicked them in their private spot and it was a pulled groin muscle.B. F.

Fever, cloudy urine, pain and no appetite. All this says more test are need and maybe another doctor. Don't delay!!!! GOD bless