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Swollen testicles should not give you reason for concern or to be alarmed at the sight of the swelling. There may well be a perfectly reasonable explanation as to why the swollen testicles have occurred. Finding the cause for your swollen testicles will help cure and in many cases help prevent re-occurrence. Hydrocele, varicocele and cysts can cause swollen testicles
Because swelling in the genital area may look or appear to be nasty does not mean the condition is painful. Pain doesn't always accompany swollen testicles; suffering pain or no pain will depend on the cause of the swelling. More often than not after tests from your doctor he/she will explain that swollen testicles are normally caused by harmless fluid accumulations. However, swollen testicles can also be a symptom of testicular cancer so therefore your problem has to be checked over to determine whether this be the cause sooner than later.
Hydrocele is a common cause of swollen testicles in newborn babies and the elderly, although it can be developed at any age. Hydrocele occurs when fluid masses between the two membranes that cover the testicles. One or both testicles may be swollen. Hydrocele swelling gradually increases over a period of weeks or months. If you are uncertain of words used as medical terms be sure to ask your doctor to explain. The more understanding you have on a condition or disease will help you accept the reasons for why certain treatments and therapies are prescribed.
Hydrocele swelling is usually painless. If the testicles appear to be chronically swollen, medical interventions are available. Surgery can heal hydrocele, or the fluid may be drawn out of the testicular membrane using a fine needle (fine needle aspiration is quite painful due to this being a very sensitive region, so many men prefer surgical options).Ask your GP to tell you more about what to expect in surgery – the process and recovery period. Remember not to be embarrassed because this condition is successfully being treated on a regular basis on men with swollen testicles.
Testicular cysts, also known as spermatocele, are fluid-filled cysts that develop on the epididymis. Spermatocele contain sperm and usually appear on the top portion of the epdidymis. A testicular cyst does not usually cause pain, nor does a cyst typically require treatment. However depending on different factors some cysts may require surgery regardless of the cyst be connected to swollen testicles or not. Surgery or needle aspiration may be employed if the spermatocele is large enough to affect the appearance of the scrotum.
Varicocele another cause connected to swollen testicles occurs when blood flow within the spermatic cord veins becomes thwarted, resulting in a swollen scrotum. When standing, the swollen veins in the scrotum may feel like a "bag of worms." This does not sound nice but that is how it is detailed out by many men. The scrotum appears less swollen when the man lies down.
Varicocele is a regular condition in men, affecting 15% at some point in their lives. Although varicocele is not dangerous, the condition is associated with 35 percent of male infertility cases. Surgery to correct varicocele is used if fertility is an issue. Bear in mind no matter what type of surgery is to be performed all operations can carry risks.
Now for the more important issue if the cause for swollen testicles is connected to testicular cancer. Do not to panic at this stage until you have been to the doctor.
Swollen testicles and scrotum are sometimes a symptom of testicular cancer. However, it should be noted that a swollen scrotum is more likely to result from other disorders than cancer. We spoke earlier on non existent pain in some swollen testicles issues however testicular cancer symptoms can include pain, cause hard lumps on the testicles and cause discomforting pain in the lower back.
Secondary diseases can result in swollen testicles. Liver and kidney disorders, and congestive heart disease, cause fluid retention in the abdomen and legs. In some cases, fluid also accumulates in the scrotum or testicles. Regardless of what part of the body you find a lump or swelling – it is in your best interest to go along to your local clinic or hospital for tests. Once you have your test results back then treatment can start right away to clear up the condition.
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