Being seen in Dallas
For groin or testicle pain, Paulding residents often see Daniel Roberson, PA-C, first, at our Dallas Clinic. He'll ask where the pain began, whether it comes in waves and whether there's blood in the urine, then check your urine and arrange imaging such as a CT scan.
Telling a stone from other causes
A stone moving down the ureter can send pain into the groin, testicle or labia because the nerves overlap. Sudden, severe testicle pain with swelling, especially in a younger man, may instead be torsion, which is an emergency. Infection of the testicle or epididymis is another possibility. Stones that need a procedure are treated by our urologists in Marietta with lithotripsy or ureteroscopy.
Go to the ER now for
- Sudden, severe testicle pain with swelling
- Fever with flank or groin pain
- Vomiting that keeps you from drinking
- Little or no urine
Common questions
Common questions
Will the testicle pain go away when the stone passes?
Usually, because the pain travels along shared nerves rather than coming from the testicle itself. If it stays after the stone passes, or you feel swelling or a lump, we examine you and may order a scrotal ultrasound. Sudden severe testicle pain without side pain can be torsion and needs the ER.
Should I strain my urine?
Yes. Urinate through the strainer each time, let a caught stone dry and bring it to your visit. The lab reports what it is made of, such as calcium oxalate or uric acid, and that decides the diet and medicine plan for preventing the next one.
Families in Dallas, Hiram and Powder Springs can ring (678) 344-8900 for follow-up.
Drinking plenty of fluids and taking the prescribed pain medicine help while a small stone passes, and a medicine to relax the ureter is sometimes added. After the stone is out, we'll talk about prevention, which may include a 24-hour urine test and changes to salt and fluid habits.
Follow-up imaging confirms the stone has cleared, and our Dallas team can arrange it close to home.
Questions about pain control are welcome anytime.
We'll explain the plan clearly.
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