最后更新: 8 月 15, 2026

A steady stream of men come to my clinic with scrotal pain or discomfort that is not severe but never quite goes away. They have usually been investigated already, often more than once — and every test comes back normal. What they are rarely given is an explanation, so they leave with the results but not the answer, and two questions take up residence: could this be a tumour?am I going to feel like this for the rest of my life?

Let me answer both of those now, before anything else. No, this is not cancer — scrotal pain syndrome is a nerve-related pain condition and does not turn into a malignancy. And no, you are not necessarily stuck with it: there is a long list of treatments, and they are worked through in order. The condition has a name, a mechanism and a management pathway, which is the part most patients have never been told.

What scrotal pain syndrome is

It is defined as at least 3 months of unusual scrotal discomfort that interferes with daily activities. You may have seen it under any of a dozen names — chronic orchialgia, testialgia, testicular pain syndrome, chronic scrotal content pain, and post-vasectomy pain syndrome where it follows that operation — but they describe the same condition.

Around 2.5% of patients seen in a urology clinic have it. The mechanism is irritation of the nerves supplying the scrotum, which can follow trauma, infection or prolonged irritation — and in a good number of men, follows nothing identifiable at all. Because those nerves share branches with the nerves of the groin and flank, the discomfort often radiates into those areas too, which is why the pain can seem to move around.

How it presents

  1. 睾丸疼痛
  2. 附睾痛
  3. 输精管沿线疼痛
  4. 射精 Pain -> 射精疼痛
  5. 早泄
  6. 排尿费力伴疼痛
  7. 久坐后疼痛
A man uncomfortable after prolonged sitting, a typical trigger in scrotal pain syndrome
Unexplained discomfort after long periods of sitting is a characteristic pattern.

Why normal test results are the point, not the problem

The purpose of investigation here is to exclude every condition that could explain the pain structurally. Since scrotal pain syndrome is a nerve problem rather than a structural one, the expected result of every one of those tests is negative.

That sounds like a paradox, and it is worth stating plainly: a normal ultrasound and a normal set of blood and urine tests, in a man with three months of scrotal discomfort, is not a failure to find the answer — it is part of the answer. Being told that everything is normal, without that explanation, is what leaves men anxious and doctor-shopping.

One important limit to all of this. Everything written here is about long-standing discomfort in a man who has already been examined and investigated. It does not apply to new symptoms. Sudden, severe testicular pain, particularly with nausea or a testis that sits higher than usual, is a surgical emergency — testicular torsion — and needs a hospital immediately, not a clinic appointment. A new lump or swelling in the testis, or pain with fever, redness or difficulty passing urine, also needs assessing on its own merits rather than being assumed to be this syndrome. Reassurance about chronic scrotal pain is only valid once those have been excluded.

Treatment, from least to most invasive

Treatment is stepwise: start with the gentlest options and move on only if the response is inadequate.

Two of those deserve a note, because patients often bristle at them. Being referred for psychological support does not mean anyone thinks you are inventing the pain, and being offered an antidepressant does not mean you are being treated for depression — these drugs act on nerve signalling and are standard tools in chronic pain of every kind.

Acupuncture needles, one of the conservative options in scrotal pain syndrome
Acupuncture is a reasonable alternative among the conservative options.
Oral medication, an early step in the stepwise treatment of scrotal pain syndrome
Oral medication is a sensible early trial.
An operating theatre, representing surgery as the last resort in scrotal pain syndrome
Surgery stays at the bottom of the list, for cases nothing else has helped.

With a list this long, the treatment that eventually works varies from man to man, and finding it takes some patience on both sides. What makes the difference is understanding what you are dealing with — knowing that the negative tests are expected, that the condition is not dangerous, and that there are still options further down the list if the current one is not enough. If you are living with this and no one has explained it to you, that conversation is worth asking for.

如果您长期遭受阴囊或睾丸不适的困扰,并希望获得专业的评估和分步治疗计划,Soarawee Weerasopone 医生将在曼谷医院总部提供专家咨询。. 预约咨询. 如需预约三美泰是拉差医院,请致电泌尿科: 088-022-1445.

Bangkok Hospital also runs a Telemedicine service, which suits this condition well once the first assessment has been done in person: reviewing how a medication is working, or deciding whether to move to the next step on the list, rarely needs another examination. Arrange it in advance by email to the Urology department at bhquro@bdms.co.th. Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only. New or sudden pain, however, should never be dealt with by video.

睾丸疼痛综合征常见问题

阴囊疼痛综合征

阴囊疼痛综合征是一种慢性病症,定义为持续或间歇性的阴囊不适,持续至少 3 个月,并干扰日常生活。它也被称为慢性睾丸痛或慢性睾丸疼痛。这种情况与神经有关,这意味着所有标准检查通常都会返回正常或阴性结果。.

阴囊疼痛综合征是由多种原因引起的,包括: * **外伤:** 阴囊的直接撞击或扭伤。 * **感染:** 附睾炎、睾丸炎或尿路感染。 * **炎症:** 附睾炎、睾丸炎。 * **疝气:** 尤其是在腹股沟疝嵌顿或绞窄时。 * **精索静脉曲张:** 阴囊内静脉扩张。 * **睾丸扭转:** 睾丸旋转,导致血液供应中断(一种急症)。 * **附睾囊肿或精液囊肿:** 附睾内积聚液体。 * **膀胱或肾脏问题:** 疼痛可能放射到阴囊。 * **神经性疼痛:** 腹股沟神经受压或损伤。 * **手术后疼痛:** 腹股沟疝修复术、精索静脉曲张手术等。 * **心理因素:** 焦虑、抑郁等也可能导致或加剧疼痛。 * **原因不明:** 有些情况下,找不到明确的病因。

阴囊疼痛综合征可由创伤、感染、长期刺激或术后改变(如输精管切除术后)引起。在许多情况下,找不到明确的原因,该病症被归类为特发性。疼痛可能放射到腹股沟或侧腹,因为阴囊神经与这些区域的神经有共同的神经分支。.

为什么我的所有检查结果都正常,尽管我有阴囊疼痛?

阴囊疼痛综合征是一种神经介导的疾病,而非结构性或感染性疾病。由于疼痛源于异常的神经信号,而非可检测的生理异常,因此影像学检查、血液检查和泌尿科检查预计均呈阴性。正常的检查结果,加上慢性不适,实际上支持了该诊断。.

阴囊疼痛综合征的治疗方法包括: 1. **药物治疗:** * **止痛药:** 非处方止痛药(如布洛芬、对乙酰氨基酚)或处方止痛药可用于缓解疼痛。 * **抗炎药:** 非甾体抗炎药(NSAIDs)可以帮助减轻炎症。 * **抗抑郁药:** 三环类抗抑郁药(如阿米替林)有时用于治疗慢性疼痛,包括神经性疼痛。 * **抗惊厥药:** 某些抗惊厥药(如加巴喷丁、普瑞巴林)也可用于治疗神经性疼痛。 2. **物理疗法:** * **盆底物理疗法:** 物理治疗师可以指导患者进行骨盆底肌肉的放松和伸展练习,以缓解肌肉张力和疼痛。 * **热敷或冷敷:** 交替使用热敷和冷敷可能有助于缓解疼痛和炎症。 3. **心理咨询和支持:** * **认知行为疗法(CBT):** CBT可以帮助患者学习应对慢性疼痛的策略,并管理焦虑和抑郁情绪。 * **减压技巧:** 如冥想、深呼吸练习等,可以帮助减轻整体的紧张和压力。 * **伴侣咨询:** 性生活受到影响可能需要伴侣双方共同寻求支持和沟通。 4. **微创治疗:** * **局部麻醉剂注射:** 直接注射局部麻醉剂到疼痛区域,可以暂时缓解疼痛。 * **神经阻滞:** 通过注射麻醉剂或药物来阻断引起疼痛的神经信号。 * **肉毒杆菌毒素注射:** 在某些情况下,注射肉毒杆菌毒素到盆底肌肉可以帮助缓解肌肉痉挛。 5. **手术治疗(较少见):** * **输精管切除术:** 在极少数情况下,如果其他治疗方法无效,或者存在明确导致疼痛的病因(如精索静脉曲张),可能会考虑手术。 **重要的注意事项:** * **诊断是关键:** 在开始任何治疗之前,必须由医生进行详细的诊断,以排除其他可能导致阴囊疼痛的疾病,如睾丸扭转、附睾炎、睾丸癌、疝气等。 * **个体化治疗:** 阴囊疼痛综合征的治疗方案通常是高度个体化的,需要根据患者的具体症状、病因和病史来制定。 * **耐心和坚持:** 慢性疼痛的治疗可能需要时间和耐心,患者应与医生密切合作,并坚持治疗计划。 请务必咨询医疗专业人士以获得准确的诊断和个性化的治疗建议。

治疗遵循从微创到侵入性递进的阶梯式方法。保守的选择包括心理评估、盆底物理疗法、针灸、抗炎药、抗抑郁药和抗惊厥药。对于无反应的病例,可考虑介入性治疗,如精索神经阻滞或射频疗法。手术干预作为最后的手段。.

阴囊疼痛综合征危险吗,会癌变吗?

不。阴囊疼痛综合征与癌症或任何危及生命的疾病无关。它是一种与神经过敏相关的慢性疼痛性疾病。虽然它可能令人沮丧并影响生活质量,但它不会发展成恶性肿瘤。重要的泌尿科评估是为了排除其他病症,之后可以制定适当的治疗方案。.

When is testicular pain an emergency rather than this syndrome?

Sudden, severe testicular pain – especially with nausea, vomiting, or a testis that sits higher or at an unusual angle – may be testicular torsion, which is a surgical emergency and needs immediate hospital assessment rather than a clinic appointment. A new lump, rapid swelling, or pain accompanied by fever also needs prompt evaluation. Scrotal pain syndrome is a diagnosis for long-standing discomfort after these causes have been excluded.

免责声明 This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No medical advice, diagnosis or prescription is provided through personal messaging channels. Sudden or severe testicular pain is an emergency and should be assessed at a hospital straight away. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any medical treatment.

医学撰写与审阅: Soarawee Weerasopone 博士(Pom 博士)——曼谷医院总部泌尿外科专科医生,自 2016 年起从事泌尿外科工作。曾于 2019 年在台湾长庚纪念医院接受机器人手术培训;2022 年在东京顺天堂大学医院接受泌尿外科内镜观察培训;2025 年至 2026 年在美国贝勒医学院斯科特泌尿外科系担任研究学者和临床观察员。.

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