One of My Testicles is Painful and Higher
TeenHealthFX cannot know the exact reason your testicle is higher and in pain, so it would be best for you to tell a parent/guardian right away and then reach out to your primary care physician or an adolescent medicine specialist about it as soon as possible so you can find out what is going on and get any needed treatment.
If you are experiencing severe pain, it is possible you have testicular torsion, which requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms can include pain in the scrotum (usually on one side, sudden and severe), enlarged testicle, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, and a swollen, red, tender scrotum.
If you don't have a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist or contact your local teen health center or Planned Parenthood. You can also contact your insurance company for a list of in-network providers.
