Conditions
Varicocele
The thought of a painful problem with their testicles is enough to leave most men cupping their balls and mewing like a newborn kitten, or a wounded footballer. Fortunately, whilst varicocele sounds serious, it‘s not life threatening. It is a caused when a collection of varicose veins form around the scrotum. These veins are present in the spermatic cord, which delivers sperm from the testicles to the penis, but occasionally a defective valve can prevent backflow of blood out of the testicles. The most common symptom is a dull ache at the top of the scrotum, but it is not a serious condition. Treatment can involve anti-inflammatory medication, or a minor operation to remove the varicocele. A dull ache in your testicles can be indicative of other conditions as well, most seriously testicular cancer. It is therefore extremely important to get checked out by your GP if you present any of these symptoms.
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Hi, I have a lump at the bottom of my right testicle, I can't feel much normally but after a hot bath I can see the lump(s) on the bottom of my right testicle petruding my scrotal skin. They are painless, however I also have a lump behind the testicle too which is slightly painfull? Do you think this is anything to worry about? I have been to see the doc and she has sent me for ultrasound, to be honest don't think she could feel the lumps but like I said when I'm in the bath they really stick out and are quite big... Please let me know what your opinion is on the matter...
Hi, I am 24 I have had a scan at the hospital and the concultant has said I have a right sided varicocele and will need removing or by putting the steint in. After having a look online right sided seems to be fairly rare, is it true to belive the reports that have been said that it could be due to a mass in the kidney? thanks
Am a 37 yrs old man and i've been told i have a history of grade 2 varicocele, but i dont understand what this means can you explain
I have very large left side varicocele at 14 years old, GP asked me to lie down while checking so he obviously didn't know what he was doing (as lying down causes the veins to vanish). Had it for 3 years now, slight pains and uncomfort but nothing out of the ordinary (I imagine). Should I get it checked out again as I am very worried about infertility? Also im worried that it might bother girls if they notice during sex, or it might be painful during sex? Any feedback or answers through personal experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi not sender but I am 13 and I've got weird lumps in my ball any idears
You need to go to a different doctor, preferably a pediatric urologist who will examine you as well as do a sonogram of the area. I have identical twin boys who both had this condition begining at age 12. They both had surgery at age 15. You should be nearly through pruberty for this surgery to be done, if in fact that is what it is and you need to have it done. This is definitly something that can affect fertility in the future. The surgery is simple and recovery 2-3 days and 2-3 weeks for sports or heavy lifting. Get it Checked!
I am 15 and I have a varicocele, I went to the doctor with one of my parents and she said that is wasn't a serious one and not to worry about it, but now it has increased in size and has started hurting REALLY bad, and I'm kinda scared/nervous to tell my parents that I need to get It fixed, any suggestions on how to bring up a conversation or any way to tell them??!!??!!????????
hi im 14 and iv just notice tha my scrotum has got purple bruisers on the top left side can you tell me how to get it a way and what it is please?
Yes you must tell them.. Don't be scared. As a parent they would want to know and get it taken care of ASAP. Just sit your mom or dad down and tell them that it has gotten bigger and that it is hurting. This happened to my son. I was so grateful that he felt open and confident enough to share with me his problem. Your parents love you and would never want anything to hurt you. This could affect your fertility in the future.
You need to just sit your parents down, either one and tell them that is has grown and you are experiencing pain. Trust me they would want to know and be happy and grateful that you trust them enough to discuss it with them. They love you and want to get this taken care of. Not to scare you but it can cause infertility if not treated.
I am in my 30`s and i get some fungal near my testicles for which disturb me every night and sometime day crashing it..it get wet with some amount of water or liquid,i have been to see my GP but did not get better medicine from him.. Can someone please kindly help,me out of this embarrassing stage...
you need to get to doctors or go to sex center could be serious
have had veins in the cord to the right testicle thickening ever since i first noticed them 4-5 year ago, what ever i do i seem to have to rearrange them often as they get uncomfortable. i have been weight training so i think that could have something to do with it.
hej i'm 15 years old and i still haven't had a wet dream i can't comme ready is dis normal?
about five years ago a vein appeared on the shaft of my penis, looks a bit like a varicose vein and when it was appearing over time it gave me pain, i learn't to live with the pain, but becomes sore when i excercise with a dull ache, im presuming it's a varicocele vein, is the pain anything to be worried about?, could it affect my errections? and can i get it removed, i have them on my right testicle to, should i be concerned or is it nothing to be worried about?
hi i have got a variocele on my left testcle and i have had it for a while now but recently i have discovered a hard lump on my left testes that feels like its not on my left testes but sort of a tiny bit above it should i go and check it out??
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