Enlarged testicle : testes doubled in size Posted: 06-25-07 04:32am
My right testicle is double its normal
size. It doesnt have a spot or bump etc
instead it seems to be uniformly swollen
and very hard. Theres a slight ache which
may come and go not sure if it disappears
or if I just stop noticing it. Noticed it
2 nights ago, I teach swimming and am in
and out of showers constantly so id be
surprised if it was there for long before
I noticed it. Fairly freaked out - does
testicular cancer cause a uniform swelling
like this, does it appear suddenly. Will
be going to doctor as soon as I can. Any
ideas would be welcomed.
Thanks
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Sexual Health - Men Answer A3033 Posted: 08-08-07 07:22am
An enlarged testicle can be attributed to
several reasons or conditions:
1. Testicular tumor- this type of tumor is
usually painless and grows slowly over a
longer period of time;
2. Testicular inflammation (orchitis) -
inflammation develops in a few days and is
very painful and warm. A fever can be
present;
3. Inflammation of the epididymis
(epididymitis) – presents the same
symptoms as during orchitis plus some
symptoms of urinary tract infection
(frequent, burning urination);
4. Hydrocela- during this condition an
excessive amount of liquid is collected in
the space between the visceral and
parietal testicular coverings. The reasons
for hydroclea can be various (trauma,
infection, tumor);
5. Spermatocela- this condition manifest
as enlargement of some of the smaller
spermatic canal. It is a painless cystic
formation located above or behind the
testicle and filled with sperm;
6. Varicocela – enlarged vein plexus
(plexus pampiniformis) due to disturbed
circulation in the testicular or spermatic
vein. A variocela is slightly painful and
develops over a longer period. This
condition disturbs spermatogenesis;
7. Scrotal hernia-organs from the
abdominal cave (usually omentum or
intestines) can be inborn or acquired. A
scrotal hernia is usually a little painful
and can retreat spontaneously but reoccurs
later. Scrotal hernias can be life
threatening if the hernia stacks in the
scrotum and its blood supply becomes
disturbed (incarceration).
There are also some less likely diagnostic
options such as testicular torsion,
haematocele...but you SHOULD consult a
urologist as soon as possible.
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