Contents:
- Medical Video: Medical Animation: Testicular Cancer
- Health conditions that cause large testicles next to it
- 1. Torsio testis
- 2. Testicular hydrocele
- 3. Varicocele
- Tips for examining the testicles themselves
Medical Video: Medical Animation: Testicular Cancer
The condition of the large testicles next to it sometimes makes men worry. Relax, the size of the testicles that are not the same is normal, and is experienced by most men. Generally, the size of the testis is not symmetrical, the alias is not exactly the same.
However, if your testicles and scrotum (testicular wrapping skin) measure each other differently drastically, the sign is that there are several underlying health conditions. Good, first consider the following explanation
Health conditions that cause large testicles next to it
1. Torsio testis
Torsio testis is a condition in which the testicles are entangled in a sperm duct bundle. Testicles, which are also male reproductive glands and sperm storage, are influential in the endocrine system to produce testosterone. Hanging of the testicles is due to the sperm duct bundle.
In addition to these functions, the bundle also contains blood vessels and nerves to the testis and to other endocrine channels such as sperm ducts. The entanglement by the crystal cords cuts the blood supply into the testis. If it continues to get twisted, the testis will be injured and of course the size is not the same, then the large testis will be next.
2. Testicular hydrocele
The condition of one large adjacent testicle can be caused by a testicular hydrocele. What is testicular hydrocele? Hydrocele is a painful buildup of fluid in one or even both male testicles, which causes the scrotum or groin area to swell.
This swelling may become visible and feel uncomfortable, but usually does not feel painful or dangerous. Symptoms of testicular hydrocele that can be observed are the appearance of swelling, or the redness of the scrotum, even feeling depressed at the base of the penis.
3. Varicocele
Varicocele is a condition of widening the veins in the testicles, similar to varicose veins in the legs. Venous function is to bring blood from cells and tissues to return to the heart, so that blood cells get oxygen.
Testes who have varicocele conditions must be treated surgically immediately. Although varicocele is not very influential in daily activities, it can cause infertility in men.
Varicocele usually occurs on one side of the testis, usually making the male left testicle bigger. Why is the left part of the testis? Because the vein often gets more pressure on the right side it can even cause the scrotum on the testicles to be located opposite.
Tips for examining the testicles themselves
Men need to be more vigilant and care about their genital organs. Therefore, every man must examine his own testicles regularly, at least once a month, to determine the condition and stimulation of the testes, so that if something is unusual such as pain or swelling, it can be detected earlier. The following are recommendations on how to test the testes that men can do at home:
- First, remove all your clothes and face the whole body in front of the mirror. Touch and touch the testes, looking for swelling or thickening of the skin in all parts of the testis. Remember! Testicles are generally not always exactly the same size. So if it's not symmetrical or exact, it's normal.
- Touch with your hands, check one by one the testicles carefully. Place your fingers behind the scrotum and your thumb at the top of the scrotum. Then, gently press the testis between the thumb and fingers.
- If you feel the veins that are connected on the top and back side of the testis, it's called the epididymis. Epididymis, about 2.5 cm wide and sensitive to stimulation. Take it easy, it is part of your penis organ.
- Check each side and section gently, for any pain, hardness, thickened skin, or lumps in the testicles. If there is one of them, it is better to immediately go to the genital doctor for a diagnosis and further treatment.
