Aches and Pains You Should Never Ignore

Testicular Discomfort And Pain

Just about every man will get hit in the testicles at some point, particularly if they play a sport like football or soccer. Pain stemming from an injury like this is common and resolves with time. However, unless one’s testicles have been hit and presumably bruised, no level of pain is normal within the testicular region. Any level of pain here needs to be professionally assessed, as many conditions can become much worse over time. From possible testicular cancer to a hernia, the sooner you seek professional medical help, the better. Even if you’ve been hit and know why the pain has occurred, it’s still recommended to get checked due to possible blood pools.

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain, which mainly affects women, can be a sign of infection, inflammation, cysts, or worse. For men, pelvic pain may indicate something is wrong with their prostate gland. In women, it could be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease, often caused by sexually-transmitted diseases and other bacteria. Since this can lead to surgery and infertility, early treatment is critical. Ovarian cysts are also a possibility. Pelvic pain that's also of concern is brief, shooting, and intense pelvic pain. Severe cramps associated with a woman's menstrual cycle may also indicate more serious medical conditions, such as endometriosis, so women should always seek medical attention if this type of pain applies to them.