Various Causes of Swelling of the Scrotum (Zealous Bag)

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Scrotum swelling is a disorder that causes lumps, swelling, or enlargement of the testicles (scrotum) in men. Scrotum itself, or also known as the testicles pocket, is a skin pouch that is responsible for producing, accommodating, and regulating sperm and various male hormones. This scrotum abnormality can occur, among others, because of the accumulated fluid, abnormal tissue growth, and the scrotum content that swells, hardens, or inflamed. In some cases, scrotal swelling will not grow into cancer. However, this disease is at risk of becoming a benign tumor or even testicular cancer.

Causes of scrotal swelling

Scrotum swelling is more common in adult men than children. Those born with abnormalities in the scrotum, testis, and kidneys are also more at risk of developing scrotum swelling. However, basically this disease can affect anyone because of the following causes.

Sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia can cause inflammation of the sperm ducts (epididymis) which will trigger a disease of the scrotum mass.
Hydrocele or accumulation of fluid in the scrotum allows the scrotum mass to occur. Under normal circumstances, the scrotum only holds a small amount of fluid so that there will be swelling if there is too much fluid that builds up.
Testicular cancer usually begins with the growth of abnormal cells in the testes which then turn into cancer cells. These cells will cause swelling of the scrotum.
Viral infections that cause inflammation of the testicles.
Nerves in the testis and penis are pinched.
Hernias caused by weakening of the abdominal wall muscle layer.

What signs do you need to watch out for?

If you experience various symptoms and signs of the scrotum below, immediately consult and consult a health facility.

The appearance of an abnormal lump
Pain in the abdomen, groin, and part of the coccyx that attacks suddenly
Testes that swell and harden
The scrotum skin is reddened
Nausea and vomiting
Fever (if the scrotal swelling is caused by an infection)

To get a diagnosis of scrotum swelling, you will be asked to undergo several examinations such as physical examination, ultrasound tests, urine tests, blood tests, and Computed tomography (CT) scans.

Handling and treatment of scrotal swelling

Most cases of scrotum swelling can be cured with immediate and appropriate treatment. Actions taken to treat and treat this condition vary depending on the cause of the disease itself.

If swelling is caused by a bacterial infection, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics and painkillers. You will also be advised to rest and maintain a balanced diet.

If you find a tumor in the scrotum, usually the treatment offered is in the form of surgical removal and drying of the tumor. This action is also influenced by various factors such as the risk of infertility or infection.

For scrotum masses that occur due to the growth of cancer cells in the testes, you can choose to undergo radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or surgical removal of cancer cells. This choice depends on the condition of the cancer cell, whether it only grows in the testis or has spread to other parts of the body. In addition, your age and general health conditions will be taken into consideration when determining the best treatment and treatment for you.

In some cases, your scrotum doesn't even need certain treatment. If the diagnosis shows that your scrotum is not too large and does not cause pain or discomfort, your doctor may leave it alone.

How to prevent scrotum swelling

This condition can be prevented from the beginning. Make sure that you use a condom when having sex to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. You can also use penis protection (athletic cup) while exercising to avoid unwanted injuries.

You can also do a self-check for once a month so you can detect scrotal masses or other diseases early. Do this check after you take a warm bath and stand in front of the glass. Look carefully for a rash or redness on the skin. Position your index finger and middle finger under the testis and your thumb above. Check the scrotum and feel if there is a lump with your fingers. Don't be afraid if the size of your two testicles is slightly different from each other because this is normal. However, if you find an abnormal lump, redness of the skin, or scrotum feels painful, you should immediately check yourself out.

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