May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Cancer Swollen veins in the Testicle
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I'm a 33 year old male, 5'11" 150 lbs. I have noticed in the past 2 years or so that there is a couple of vanes or something connecting my testicals to the inside of my body. On these vanes their has been a lump small but defently not smooth like a vane. last night in the shower i noticed that these bumps have gotten larger. Should i be concerned? Dear Jack: It is most probable that your condition is caused by a benign disorder. According to what you have told me, my most probable diagnosis would be that of epididymitis or a varicocele. A varicocele develops when the valves of the testicular vein are incompetent, which means blood delivered into your left testicle stays there. This probably explains why there is some heaviness on the left testicle. Epididymitis (inflamed epididymis) may have similar signs and symptoms but is usually associated with pain. I would suggest for you to avoid doing your own physical exam on your testicles (to minimize trauma) and go to a doctor to have tests done as soon as possible. A urologist would be the expert on this area. Tests eg. a urinalysis and testicular ultrasound may be helpful to diagnose the problem. |
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