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Orchialgia / Phallodynia – Pain in the Testicals or Penis

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Pain in the testicle or penis is referred to as orchialgia and phallodynia respectively.  Currently, no data exists regarding the prevalence of chronic testicular or penile pain, however, as component symptoms of the PPOD syndrome, orchialgia and phallodynia are not uncommon.  With respect to orchialgia, the pain is usually described as a deep aching, or sometimes burning pain, and may exhibit a pressure like quality as though the testicle were being squeezed in a vise.  Continue reading… Orchialgia / Phallodynia – Pain in the Testicals or Penis