might i have TESTICULAR CANCER?

Question

One testicle does seem to be quite larger than the other, i can't find any lumps, but i'm also not looking hard because I can't bare it. I've been having sharp, intense pains in my left testicle, which is getting worse and more intense. Are these symptoms?

Answer 1

The exact causes of testicular cancer are unknown. However, there is research showing that some men are more likely to acquire it than others. The risk for testicular cancer is much higher for boys born with one or both of their testicles located in the lower abdomen rather than in the scrotum. This condition is called cryptorchidism or undescended testicles. The lifetime risk of getting testicular cancer is four times higher for boys with cryptorchidism than the risk in the general population. This risk factor remains even if surgery is done to place the testicle back into the scrotum.

There are other risk factors as well. Men who have had abnormal development of their testicles are at increased risk, as are men with Klinefelter's syndrome (a disorder of the sex chromosomes). A family history of testicular cancer increases the possibility of getting the disease. Men infected with the human immunodeficiency

virus (HIV), especially those with AIDS, have a higher incidence, as do infertile men. Certain testicular tumors appear more frequently among men who work in certain occupations, like miners, oil workers, and utility workers. There is no conclusive evidence that injuries to the testicles or environmental exposure to various chemicals cause the disease.

Testicular cancer usually shows no early symptoms. It is suspected when a mass or lump is felt in the testes, although a testicular mass does not always indicate cancer and is usually painless.

Symptoms:

- a lump in either testicle (usually pea-sized, but may be as large as a marble or an egg)
- any enlargement or significant shrinking of a testicle
- a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum
- a dull ache in the groin or lower abdomen
- any sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
- tenderness or enlargement of the breasts
- pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum

It may be even just swelling of testes. You need do consult a doctor and he will evaluate the position and give treatment.-

Answer 2

Your being silly. 1 testicle is bigger than the other one. It would be abnormal if they were both the same size.
You should go to the emergency room since its a weekend or call your doctor. You have the symptoms of a kidney stone or even a tortion in your testicles which can shut the blood flow off in your testicle and cause intense pain, or you may have a STD.
Cancer RN

Answer 3

I believe maybe a doctor should be the place to turn instead of Yahoo answers but that's just me.

Answer 4

You need to see a doctor. The longer you wait the worse it will get.