I have found a lump on my testicle. What could this be?

Answer 1

If the lump is actually on your testicle, you should make an appointment to see your doctor ASAP.

If the lump is on the skin of your scrotum you have little to worry about. The skin on your scrotum is like any other skin on your body (especially skin where hair grows). You can get pimples and/or ingrown hairs that feel like lumps, may become painful, but resolve themselves without medical treatment. If the lump is on your scrotum, be sure to check it daily. It may take a couple of weeks to run its course. If it does not resolve itself within that time frame, have it checked at a local clinic, or your local Planned Parenthood.

Answer 2

It might be nothing at all, and quite often it means nothing. But because your testicle is where you make new life, if there is anything wrong with it, it can spread quite fast.

So get it down to the doctor and get it checked out.

The best case is that they say - 'it's nothing but a load of balls' and you can hop, skip and jump out of there.

They may ask for tests, which are important to help them in diagnosis.

And in the worst case they may say it is something bad, like a testicular cancer.

But because testicular cancer is very curable when it is diagnosed early, the right thing to do is get down to the doctor just as fast as you can. Tomorrow or the next day is better than next week.

And be ready to have some other person feeling your balls in a doctor's consulting room . You probably won't enjoy that too much, but you can do this, and you'll be glad you did, no matter what the result.

Because then you'll be well and happy, and free to choose who gets to feel your balls, which is much more fun.

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Answer 3

I don't know if this is a legitimate question or not. I'm going to answer anyway. A lump on your testicle could be very serious. Or it could be nothing at all. I'm not getting into details. You need to have a doc look at it. Testicle cancer hits young white males the hardest. I'm talking early 20's. I'm not saying that's what it is. But don't fk around with a lump.
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Answer 4

I would advise you to go to the doctor. People on this site always seem to point out the worst case scenario. Although testicular cancer is a possibility, it most definitely would not be the most common cause. Epididymitis would be the most common cause. It is a tube that connects to the testicle. It can swell several of times during a mans life. It can cause abdomen pain and of course testicular pain. Is this lump located behind your testicle? Is it mobile? Does it seem not to be "stuck" to the testicle? If yes applies for the three of these then epididymitis is the cause. Testicular cancer wouldn't even come second. Edit: Testicular cancer consists of hard, immovable lump on the front or side of the testicles. Does the lump cause any pain when you palpate (touch) it? If so, then it is not cancer and if not, possibly cancer or possibly just a benign lump or cysts as they they are quite common in that area and rarely cause any pain.

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Answer 5

It needs to be checked. No need to be embarrassed but testicular cancer is a young mens disease. Go to webmd.com and get some information on it. But make an appointment today to get it checked. Our family doctor talked to each of our sons about testicular cancer because it can hit young men. He suggests that guys do a monthly check in the shower as this type of cancer is more prevalent than you think. Good luck, I'm sure all will turn out well, but this is way too important not to get it checked!

Answer 6

hi, lump in the testicle is different from lump in the scrotum.This must be clear.If it really in scrotum,how long?if a reacent onset ma be serious-cancers.so u need a ultrasound examin of ur testicles.is it in oth side or one?

anyway,his may not be serious from just anotomical variation to others as follow....

Warts

The skin of the scrotum is usually rough and creased. Small, cauliflower-like, raised lumps may be warts and should be treated by a doctor, usually in a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. Do not attempt to remove them yourself.

Tiny, smooth bumps on the scrotum and shaft of the penis are normal and are simply hair follicles or sweat glands. These tend to stick out more when the scrotum is tight, as in cold weather, and are particularly noticeable on the erect penis where they cause a disproportionate amount of unnecessary concern.


Hernia

A loop of bowel can protrude through gaps in the abdominal wall and form a swelling or hernia at the join between the thigh and abdomen (inguinal region).

In some cases, the hernia may move into the scrotum. Men are much more likely to develop an inguinal hernia than women because of a potential weakness in the abdominal wall at the groin. If a lump in the scrotum is an inguinal hernia, the impulse from a cough may be felt in the scrotum.

However, men will often be totally unaware of such a hernia until it becomes very large or if it strangulates (cuts off its blood supply), causing sudden pain.

Learning to lift correctly, keeping active and watching your weight will reduce your risk of a hernia. Once a hernia has developed, a truss will prevent strangulation by keeping the bowel where it belongs, but surgery is invariably the best option.


Hydrocele/varicocele

A soft lump in the scrotum, especially if you can get your fingers between it and the testicle, is most likely to be a hydrocele. This is a collection of sterile fluid in the cord attached to the testicle, which is invariably harmless. Left untreated, a hydrocele can grow to a large size and cause discomfort, so they are usually best drained early.

Varicoceles are similar, except they are caused by enlarged blood vessels. Both may require surgical removal in severe cases.

Neither condition is dangerous except in very rare cases when they become infected or put pressure on blood vessels.


Infection

Tenderness and heat that develops slowly in one or both testicles, especially with testicular swelling or raised body temperature, may be caused by an infection. The organism causing the infection is not necessarily sexually transmitted, since the testicles and scrotum are just as prone to infection as any other part of the body.

A prolonged, untreated infection can damage your testicles and reduce your fertility, so it is worth getting treatment promptly.

Antibiotics are usually the only treatment required. Infections that affect the whole body can sometimes cause pain and swelling in the testicles. Mumps and glandular fever are good examples, although even flu and the common cold can cause an aching sensation in the testicles. Paracetamol can help reduce the pain that goes with this symptom.


Injury

Most men have suffered the painful experience of a blow to the testicles. Generally, the danger from any permanent damage recedes as the pain diminishes.

If the pain persists for more than a few hours, or if you pass blood in your urine, you should get checked out as an emergency because bleeding into the testicles can be serious.

Applying a cold compress (which should be covered to prevent any damage from intense cold) for no longer than five minutes will ease the pain.

Continuous injury from a poorly constructed, or badly adjusted, bicycle saddle can damage the testicles. Protective gear should be worn for all contact and other risky sports.


Torsion

The spontaneous twisting of a testicle (testicular torsion) cuts off its own blood supply, and is unlikely to go unnoticed. Severe pain, swelling and tenderness in one testicle are often accompanied by vomiting. The pain will not subside unless the testicle is manipulated into the correct position with surgery, which needs to be done within an hour or irreversible damage to the testicle can occur.

No cause has been established for torsion, although your risk is increased if it has happened before. The surgeon may decide to stitch both testicles loosely to the scrotum to prevent twisting in the future.


Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer represents only 1 per cent of all cancers in men, but it is the single biggest cause of cancer-related deaths in men aged 15 to 35 years in the UK.
this may be just skin problem and lump...why dont u meet a dr or contact me....

Answer 7

GO TO THE DOCTOR NOW!
This could be just a hernia but testicular cancer is the fastest spreading cancer there is.
Make the appointment today.
Tell them what you found and see how fast they get you in.
Trust me, they will want you to come right in.

Answer 8

go get checked! It is probably nothing but testicular cancer is a fast spreader but also the most easily treated! Good Luck!

Answer 9

I'd get it checked out by a medical professional.

Answer 10

it could be anything but you should go to a Dr & if it's anything to worry about getting there early will make it easy to cure