Always check any lumps and swelling in testicle area particular after showering or bath and check for a noticeable size and weight of one or more testicles.
Any lump or swelling (non-cancerous) of the testicles.
There are four types:
Type
What is it?
Variococele:
Swelling and enlargement of the veins in the testicles
Common condition especially after puberty and fully grown testicles
Hydrocele:
Swelling caused by fluid in testicles
Mainly
new born
Epididymal cyst
Swelling caused by fluid build up in epididymis (behind the testicles that stores sperm)
Occur at any age
Testicular torsion
Testicles become twisted affecting the blood supply to testicles
And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:
Testicular torsion (If one have symptoms occur suddenly):
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Frequent need to urinate?
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
Nausea and vomiting?
Swollen scrotum?
Pain when urinating?
Difficult to start or stop urination?
Always check any lumps and swelling in testicle area particular after showering or bath and check for a noticeable size and weight of one or more testicles.
Detailed Information
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