Vijay Thakur Vijay Thakur Asked 9 months ago

Can kidney stones make your balls hurt?

I was diagnosed with kidney stones last week, and now my testicles are starting to ache. Is this a common symptom? Can kidney stones make your balls hurt?

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Sita Lakshmi Sita Lakshmi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, my dear, this kind of referred pain in the lower pelvic and groin area is very common with kidney stones. Please try to rest and consult a doctor soon so they can help ease your discomfort safely.

Nikhil Hegde Nikhil Hegde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, they definitely can because the nerves that supply the kidneys also run down to the testicles, causing referred pain. When I experienced this, I went to a reputed urologist to rule out other testicular issues. It is best to consult a specialist and get an ultrasound done to be sure.

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I cannot give medical advice, but when I had a kidney stone, the pain was radiating heavily into my left testicle. It was very alarming, but my doctor confirmed it was just referred pain from the stone moving down. Getting an ultrasound done really helped clarify things for me.

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Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, when my son had a kidney stone, he complained of severe pain in his lower groin and testicle area. The doctor explained that it is just referred pain from the nerve connection. Please get them evaluated by a doctor to ensure there is no other issue.

Nikhil D'Souza Nikhil D'Souza Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Oh god, yes, it can, and it is honestly the most terrifying and confusing pain ever. I spent half the night googling other scary things before the doctor told me it was just a 5mm stone in my ureter. Get it checked so you can stop worrying and actually get some sleep.

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Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, the radiating pain can travel along the nerve pathways down to the groin area. While you must follow your doctor's advice, practicing gentle deep breathing can help relax the pelvic muscles and manage the tension. Stay calm and drink enough warm water.

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