Contents:
- Medical Video: Medical Animation: Testicular Cancer
- The steps examine the testicles themselves
- 1. Feel the shape when checking
- 2. Check after bathing
- 3. Do it in front of the glass
- 4. Do a circular motion
- 5. Notice if there is a strange sensation
- 6. Also check the scrotum
- What are the characteristics to watch out for?
- What are the conditions in the testis that need to be watched out?
Medical Video: Medical Animation: Testicular Cancer
Maintaining health and cleanliness of genitals must always be done. Do you, men, like checking your own genitals? During this time, what is often encountered is information about examining the vagina or breast for early awareness of cancer and identifying signs of sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, men are also advised to examine the testicles themselves. It is necessary to know whether or not there is testicular cancer or other testicular problems as early as possible. Hmm, how do you check your own testicles?
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The steps examine the testicles themselves
Unlike the penis, most male testicles are the same size. However, it does not rule out the possibility that a person has a larger testicle than others. It is also possible if someone's testicles hang lower than others.
The testicles should feel soft, without lumps or lumps. Feels solid but not hard. When you hold it, you can feel the soft vessels behind the testis, usually called the epididymis. If you already understand it, this is how to check your own testicles:
1. Feel the shape when checking
Check each testicle at different times. Try to feel what it looks like. This means you have to remember the shape when holding it, so you know very well if there are differences when checking it again. Why should you check it one by one and separate from the other penis parts? The reason is that you really can distinguish the shape of each testicle and recognize unusual signs.
2. Check after bathing
You can check it at night, after taking a warm bath. Why is that? This is because the scrotum is relaxed and gentle. So you can feel it well. Try holding the testicles a little tighter, but still relaxed. Imagine like you are holding a chicks, not too loose, not too tight.
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3. Do it in front of the glass
This allows you to see and remember more clearly, if there are problems with the testicles. When you feel something wrong, you can immediately see how it looks on the glass. If there is something that is not fair, you can immediately consult a doctor.
4. Do a circular motion
Use the fingers or thumbs of your hands, then do a circular motion on one testicle. Recognize whether there are lumps or swelling that are like grains of rice embedded in your testicles. If there is, remember or write down the details of the problem to monitor the changes that occur. These changes can be enlarged lumps, a tingling sensation, or even a new lump. It is also important to remember how big and clear the lump is. See a doctor immediately to consult.
5. Notice if there is a strange sensation
If you feel pain, itching, heaviness, or tingling, you should start being alert and consult a doctor. Some men do have high sensitivity to their testicles. Good sensitivity due to touch, or because of temperature. You can recognize the body yourself, if indeed the sensation is different from usual. Don't hesitate to consult a doctor immediately.
It should be noted also when you feel pain when urinating, walking, sleeping, even during sex. A doctor's diagnosis is needed for the problem.
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6. Also check the scrotum
The scrotum may look more like the skin of another part of the body, there are a few wrinkles and hair. Point your hands at the scrotum and see if there are any rough, scaly sensations, discoloration, rashes, redness, or other unusual oddities.
What are the characteristics to watch out for?
When you check yourself, make sure to always be aware. There are signs that you must watch out for, such as:
- The presence of swelling or lumps both inside and outside the testis
- Changes in testicular size
- Change in testicular shape
- Changes in testicular sensation
What are the conditions in the testis that need to be watched out?
Testicular cancer is not a common thing, but that does not mean it is not possible. But there are also a number of conditions where you must remain vigilant, such as:
- Cyst. Not dangerous, but is a collection of fluid that is not normal
- Varicose veins. It's not impossible for varicose veins to be found in the scrotum. There are around 10 to 15 percent of men experiencing this
- Haematocele. Blood clots caused by trauma or injury to the testicles or scrotum
- Epididymic infection
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