There are a number of
causes of scrotal and testicular conditions
. Causes range from infection to injury to problems with the pituitary gland. Some may be preventable, and others are not. There are a few causes of scrotal and testicular conditions that can lead to more than one testicular condition. For example, infections can cause epididymitis, orchitis and other problems.
Common causes
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Infection
- Bacterial, viral and sexually transmitted infections can all cause testicular and scrotal conditions.
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Injury or trauma to the testicles
- The most common traumatic injuries to the testicles are due to sports injuries, a direct kick to groin, auto accidents, and straddle injuries.
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Anatomical abnormalities or deformities
- Congenital abnormalities, such as bell-clapper deformity, can cause problems with the testicles and scrotum.
Other known causes
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Klinefelter's syndrome
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Undescended testicles
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Too much iron in the blood (hemochromatosis)
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Pituitary problems
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Cancer treatments
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Inguinal hernia
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Kidney and ureteral stones
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Medications
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