HELLO PRANAV,
You've had testicular pain that:
-was dull and chronic at first
- became acute once(dec 2024)
-then resolved, only yo return after lifting something heavy
PROBABLE CAUSES
1) PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION- HIGHLY LIKELY
-the pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs
- when these muscles are tight, overactive or fatigued, they can refer pain to the testicles or perineum.
This often causes- a deep acting, dragging, or burning pain,
-pain worsened by sitting, lifting, bowel movements
-no obvious swelling or infection, making it hard to diagnose through scans
You mentioned light pelvic floor exercises helped you earlier. This is a strong clue that the pain may be muscular and nerve related.
2) REFERRED PAIN FROM LUMBAR SPINE OR GROIN MUSCLES
-lifting awkwardly can strain - lower back muscles, groin, nerves like ilioinguinal or genitofemoral nerve
-These nerve pass through the inguinal canal and can refer pain directly to the testicle, inner thigh, or lower abdomen.
-commong in athletic young men or students who sit a lot.
3) SUBCINICAL VARICOCELE OR SPERMATIC CORD TENSION
-a varicocele is a dilated vein(like a varicose vein) in the scrotu.
-sometimes, even if it's not a big enough to be diagnosed in a standard ultrasound, it can cause
-dull, dragging sensation, worse with standing or physical exertion
- relief when lying down
The fact that lifting triggered recurrence hints at pressure buildup in the pelvic veins.
4) CHRONIC ORCHIALGIA/ NEUROPATHIC PAIN
-defined as testicular pain> 3 months without identifiable cause
-this can become a "central sensitisation" issue, where nerves remain hypersensitive even when no damage is present.
-this can triggered again by stress, lifting, or inactivity.
In Ayurveda, your condition points towards a vata imbalance, particularly
-APANA VATA governs= elimination, sexual function, testes, bladder, pelvic organs
when disturbed due to- overexertion, improper sitting posture, irregular eating/sleep, suppression of urges(like avoiding urination or defecation)
Apana vata gets vitiated, leading to conditions like
-vatakundalika= pain/twisting in testicles
-shukrashmari= seminal gravel or blockage
-gudabhramsha= pelvic muscle laxity
- snayugata vata= tendon/muscle-related vata disorder
INTERNALLY START WITH
1) VRIDDHIVADHIKA VATI- 1 tab twice a day after meals with warm water
= especially useful in conditions where vata has lodged in the groin or inguinal canal.
2) YOGARAJ GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily with lukewarm water
= deep acting on muscular tension, pelvic nerve pain or myofascial trigger points(especially good if there's associated back pain or stiffness)
3) RASNADI GUGGULU- 1 tab twice daily after meals
= anti inflammatory, balances vata kapha, if testicular or pelvic pain is worsened after exertion or cold weather
4) SAHACHARADI KASHAYA- 15 ml with water before meals twice daily
= nerve related groin/ testicular pain, especially radiating types
5) BRIHATVATA CHINTAMANI RASA- 125 mg with water mixed ghee once in morning
= restore nerve strength, used in condition like chronic orchialgia
6) KANCHANAR GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals
= especially benefits in hidden varicocele or lymphatic congestion in the groin
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1) OIL MASSAGE daily with Sahacharadi taila or prasarini taila
=gently massage lower abdomen, inner thighs, and lower back
LIFESTYLE AND DINACHARYA
-avoid lifting heat weights, prolonged sitting, and constipation
-take warm sitz baths daily with a pinch of rock salt
- maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid excessive screen time
DIET
-warm, cooked meals
-avoid dry, cold, spicy, or processed foods
-include= ghee, milk with turmeric or ashwagandha, cooked moong dal, dates, figs, soaked almonds
-avoid caffeine and excessive tea
YOGIC SUPPORT
regular, gentle yoga focusing on
-pelvic floor release and hip mobility
-supta baddha konasana=reclining bound angle pose
-viparita karai= legs-up-the-wall-pose
- ananda balasana= happy baby pose
PRANAYAM
-anulom vilom
- bhramari
SEEK IMMEDIATED MEDICAL HELP IG
-sudden severe pain
- swelling, redness, or fever
-testicle feels firm, irregular or pulled up
- nausea or vomiting with pain
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA