Another symptom is that the testicle may ascend from the testicle into the groin spontaneously. Testicular retraction tends to affect only one testicle. It is also usually painless, which means your child may not notice anything until the retractile testicle can't be seen or felt in the scrotum.

Is retractile testicle a problem?

Retractile testicles in young boys aren't a cause for concern, as the affected testicles often settle permanently in the scrotum as they get older. But they may need to be monitored during childhood because they sometimes don't descend naturally and treatment may be required.

Can a kidney stone make your balls hurt?

Kidney stones can cause pain that radiates to the testicles. Doctors call this referred pain, where the pain occurs beyond the area that is causing the problem. Other symptoms that doctors may associate with kidney stones include: blood-tinged urine.