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Do I Have Testicular Cancer? Some of the conditions that can cause a testicle lump, swelling, and/or pain include: 1  Torsion of the testicle. 2  Injury. 3  Infection. Hydrocele. 4  Varicocele. Epididymal cyst/spermatocele.  Inguinal 1  hernia. Kidney  stones.
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- 1 Swelling in the scrotum, sometimes caused by a sudden build-up of fluid. 2  A dull ache in the lower abdomen or the scrotum. 3  Pain, discomfort or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. 4  Enlarged or swollen breasts, caused by the secretion of hormones that stimulate breast growth by the testicular tumor.ommon signs of testicular cancer include: 1  Hard lumps or nodules on either testicle or a change in how the testicle looks or feels. 2  Swelling in the scrotum, sometimes caused by a sudden build-up of fluid.
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Swollen Testicles (Testicular Swelling): Symptoms & Signs Testicular swelling, like pain in the testicle, can arise from several different causes, some of which constitute a medical emergency. Testicular swelling may be perceived when there is localized enlargement of a testicle or a more generalized enlargement of the scrotum.
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Painful testicle (s) with or without swelling Pain in the testicle or scrotum (no swelling). Often, the scrotum or testicle is not swollen, but there is a dull, throbbing pain or discomfort on one side that may become worse during the day. In severe cases, even the touch of clothing or bedclothes makes it worse.hat you can do. If you have testicular pain syndrome, it makes sense to avoid anything that makes it worse, such as riding a bike or horse-riding. Painkillers such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication can help a lot.
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Scrotal Lumps, Pain and Swelling Epididymo-orchitis is an inflammation of the epididymis and/or testicle (testis). It is usually due to infection, most commonly from a urine infection or a sexually transmitted infection. A course of antibiotic medicine will usually clear the infection. Full recovery is usual. Complications are uncommon.
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Testicle Pain Mild pain may be caused by fluid collection in the scrotum, such as: Enlarged veins in the scrotum (varicocele) Cyst in the epididymis that often contains dead sperm cells (spermatocele) Fluid surrounding the testicle (hydrocele) Pain in the testicles may also be caused by a hernia or kidney stone. Testicular cancer is almost always painless. But any testicle lump should be checked out by your health care provider, whether or not there is pain.
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Testicle pain Sometimes, what seems to be testicle pain is caused by a problem that starts in the groin, abdomen or somewhere else — for example, kidney stones and some hernias can cause testicle pain. The cause of testicle pain can't always be identified. Causes of testicle pain or pain in the testicle area can include: Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes) Drug side effect, such as certain antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs. Epididymitis (testicle inflammation) Gangrene (specifically, a type of gangrene called Fournier's gangrene)
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Testicle Pain Common causes of testicle pain include: 1  Injury. 2  Infection or swelling of the sperm ducts (epididymitis) or testicles (orchitis) 3  Twisting of the testicles that can cut off the blood supply (testicular torsion). It is most common in young men between 10 and 20 years old.
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Swollen Testicles Infectious causes of swollen testicles include epididymitis (inflammation of the tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the penis) caused by the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia or gonorrhea. These STDs can cause a range of other symptoms besides swollen testicles, and are easily treated with antibiotics.
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Unusual cause of acute scrotal cellulitis in an HIV positive man Causes of painful scrotal swelling include torsion of the testis and its appendages, epididymitis, orchitis, incarcerated hernia, infarcted germ cell tumour, scrotal cellulites, and trauma. Our patient's swelling was self induced. Scrotal cellulitis as a complication of infusion of saline in a 37 year old man has previously been reported but his HIV status was not given. Gaseous inflation of the scrotum causing scrotal emphysema has also been recognised.
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Epididymitis Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is a tube located at the back of the testicles that stores and carries sperm. When this tube becomes swollen, it can cause pain and swelling in the testicles. Epididymitis can affect men of all ages, but it’s most common in men between ages 14 and 35. It’s usually caused by a bacterial infection or a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
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Inflammation of the Testicle (Orchitis) Orchitis Overview. Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles in men, usually caused by an infection. Orchitis can result from the spread of bacteria through the blood from other locations in your body. It also can be a progression of epididymitis, an infection of the tube that carries semen out of the testicles. This is called epididymo-orchitis.
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Testicle Swelling Even if there is no pain accompanying one or both swollen testicles, it is important to get examined (and treated if necessary) by a doctor to rule out cancer or to avoid complications of regular testicular function or the loss of one or both testicles.
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- Scrotal swelling. Scrotal swelling is abnormal enlargement of the scrotum. This is the name for the sac surrounding the testicles. Considerations. Scrotal swelling can occur in males at any age. The swelling can be on one or both sides, and there may be pain. The testicles and penis may or may not be involved.
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- Orchitis signs and symptoms usually develop suddenly and may include: 1  Swelling in one or both testicles. 2  Pain ranging from mild to severe. 3  Tenderness in one or both testicles, which may last for weeks. 4  Fever. 5  Nausea and vomiting.
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Swollen Testicles (Testicular Swelling): Symptoms & Signs A hydrocele is a benign buildup of fluid around a testicle that can appear as testicular or scrotal swelling. A varicocele is the enlargement of veins within the scrotum and does not involve the testicles themselves. Testicular cancer is an uncommon cause of swelling in the testicle.
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- 1 Orchitis may eventually cause the affected testicle to shrink. 2  Scrotal abscess. 3  The infected tissue fills with pus. 4  Repeated epididymitis. 5  Orchitis can lead to recurrent episodes of epididymitis.
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- Inflammation of the testicles. In men, chlamydia can spread to the testicles and epididymis (tubes that carry sperm from the testicles), causing them to become painful and swollen. This is known as epididymitis or epididymo-orchitis. The inflammation is usually treated with antibiotics.
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- Scrotal swelling is an enlargement of the scrotal sac. The scrotal sac (scrotum) houses the testicles. Scrotal swelling can occur due to injury or an underlying medical condition. It may be caused by an accumulation of fluid, inflammation, or an abnormal growth within the scrotum.
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One Swollen Testicle Causes | Pain, Inflammation in One Testes Swollen testicles can affect most men, but most of the causes are harmless and some of the swollen left testicle no pain is associated with it. The following are the usual causes of swollen testicles: Spermatocele or the development of fluid-filled cysts in the epididymis. The epididymis is a small coiled tube located in the upper side of the testicle that transports and collects sperm.
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Hernia 1 Inguinal hernias can lead to swelling and pain in the testicles in men because the bulging portion of the intestine may descend into the scrotum. 2  Femoral Hernia: These hernias occur when a portion of the intestine bulges out through a weak area in the abdominal wall near the thigh.
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- Trauma or injury to the testicles can cause pain, but pain in the testicle is often the result of medical issues that will require treatment. These include: damage to the nerves of the scrotum caused by diabetic neuropathy. epididymitis, or inflammation of the testicles, caused by the STI chlamydia.
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Scrotal Swelling Here are some of the more common causes: 1  Hernias and hydroceles. These are the most common causes of scrotal swelling. 2  Varicoceles. These painless swellings are cause by enlarged veins in the scrotum that drain the testicles and send blood back to the heart. 3  Other causes.
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Testicle 1 Varicocele, swollen vein(s) from the testes, usually affecting the left side, the testis usually being normal. 2  Hydrocele testis, swelling around testes caused by accumulation of clear liquid within a membranous sac, the testis usually being normal. 3  Endocrine disorders can also affect the size and function of the testis.
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Testicle Lump 1 A varicocele rarely causes symptoms. 2  If it does, the affected testicle may feel heavier than the other, or the lump may feel like a small sac of worms. 3  A hydrocele is painless in infants, but older boys or men may feel abdominal pressure. 4  It causes visible swelling of the testicles.