If you detect any lumps, bumps or other irregularities on your testicles, you should have them checked by your family doctor as soon as possible. A number of conditions can lead to lumps on the testicles, or the scrotum and many of them are not at all life-threatening. These include Hydrocele (soft lumps in the scrotum), varicocele (enlarged blood vessels), Hernia, infections and warts. Nevertheless, there is a small chance that lump(s) on the testicles can also be a sign of testicular cancer. This is why I recommend that you visit your doctor. Testicular cancer is certainly treatable, especially when it is detected early. Testicular cancer is most prevalent in men between the ages of 15 and 35, but it only represents about 1% of all cancers.
Although there is no set rule, the first sign of testicular cancer is a small, hard lump on the surface of one, or both testicles. It is often the size of a pea and may, or may not cause pain. Swelling in the testicles can also be a sign of testicular cancer.
Please do visit your doctor. He should be able to tell you right away if what you have is something to be concerned about.
Although there is no set rule, the first sign of testicular cancer is a small, hard lump on the surface of one, or both testicles. It is often the size of a pea and may, or may not cause pain. Swelling in the testicles can also be a sign of testicular cancer.
Please do visit your doctor. He should be able to tell you right away if what you have is something to be concerned about.
