Alright, so I'll start off by saying I don't have a really good doctor. When I go for check ups, he doesn't really check anything except my breathing and gives me my regular shots, etc. Today I had my regular yearly physical, and my doctor was on vacation, so there was a replacement. She told me to check my testicles once every week to make sure there are no lumps or anything. I had never done this before, so I decided to start checking today. Well, it turns out that I discovered a small lump in my left testicle, but I can only feel it when my testicle is in a certain position. I looked at a diagram of the testicles and apparently the left and right testicles have different functions due to different structures. Could I have testicular cancer or is it just part of the structure of the left testicle? When my doctor gets back I'm going to ask to get a reference for a specialist and get it checked. I'm 17.
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Here are the signs to look out for:
A swelling in one of the testicles - this is the most common symptom. This is usually painless, but in a few people the testicle may become swollen and very tender.
An ache in the lower abdomen or in the affected testicle. Some people also experience a feeling of heaviness in their scrotum (the skin sac that holds the testicles).
Sometimes the first symptoms are felt away from the testicles, such as back and stomach ache, or a cough. These can be signs that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
On rare occasions, people experience tender nipples, caused by a hormone which is produced by some testicular cancers.
Most lumps and swellings - especially those in the supporting tubes around the testicles - are not cancer. But it's still important to get them checked out straight away by your family doctor (GP) all the same. They'll examine you and refer you onto hospital if they think you need to see a specialist doctor.
Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.
Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 34. The cause of testicular cancer is unknown.
Testicular cancer can result in a number of signs and symptoms. These may include:
-A lump or enlargement in either testicle
-A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
-A dull ache in the abdomen or groin
-A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum
-Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum
-Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts
-Unexplained fatigue or a general feeling of not being well
-Cancer usually affects only one testicle.
Any way in your case it may not be cancer and I suggest you to wait and watch the position and then show to a Oncologist if any of the above symptoms is present.
But do not neglect and have the check up and treatment if needed immediately as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA. -
Its almost always not anything nevertheless it perhaps valued at going to the medical professionals simply to get it looked at. It would not be a construct up of fluid from masturbation, that does not quite occur. Have you spotted the sore subject difference in measurement or form over a interval of time. Thats as a rule what to seem for whilst feeling for cancerous lumps. Not such a lot the truth that there are lumps and bumps (there may be most of the time many) however watching for any that can be replacing over the years. Testicular melanoma lumps may also be painful and soft to contact in distinct positions, however may also be particularly painless and simply believe like muscle/cartilage tissue. So if doubtful, get it looked at.
I dont think so. Perhaps you could have hernia. 17 years old, you are too young for that. Of course I think you should check with your doctor and if you are not satisfied change the doctor.