27/06/2024
BLUE BALLS
By Chipo James Mainda
Blue balls occurs when an er****on lasts for an extended period of time without an or**sm. This is also known as epididymal hypertension. It can be uncomfortable, but usually isnβt serious.
Blue balls, known medically as epididymal hypertension (EH), can affect people with male ge****ls. Itβs not serious, but can cause pain and aching in the testicles after having an er****on without an or**sm.
When people with male sexual organs are aroused, the blood vessels to the p***s and testicles expand to allow a greater volume of blood flow. Over time, this blood causes the p***s to expand and stiffen, leading to an er****on. Typically, this blood is released after or**sm or as a result of decreased physical arousal. Too much blood may stay in the ge***al area of some people who become aroused for an extended period without a release or decrease of arousal. This could cause pain and discomfort.
If you have pain and discomfort in the testicles only when youβre aroused, it may be a result of epididymal hypertension. If you regularly experience painful symptoms when not aroused, it may indicate another problem, like:
* Diabetic neuropathy in the groin area
* Epididymitis, which is an inflammation of the testicles
* Infection, which is usually accompanied by inflammation
* Orchitis
* Testicular cancer
* Prostatitis
* Tight pants
It may also be a sign of testicular torsion. This occurs because of a rapid twisting of the testicles and causes pain and swelling. This often requires emergency surgery.
Epididymal hypertension symptoms affect the testicles and can include:
* Pain
* Discomfort
* Heaviness
* Aching
Despite the name βblue balls,β the testicles typically wonβt turn blue. But if you can see a bluish or purplish hue on the testicles, this may be a sign of a more serious issue, testicular torsion.
Doctors and researchers have not studied epididymal hypertension extensively. There arenβt many established treatments for it. An older case