Regular self-examination is important to
detect lumps & swellings in the testes (the sperm-producing
organs) & the scrotum (the sac in which the testes lie.)
The cause of a swelling may be minor, but it could be cancer
of the testis. Painful swelling in the genital area requires
immediate medical attention.
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TORSION OF THE TESTES may be the cause of pain & swelling
in one testis. A less serious possible cause is EPIDIDYMO-ORCHITIS.
MEDICAL HELP
EMERGENCY! Call an ambulance!
Both
Have you had an injury in
the genital area within the past 48 hrs?
Injury
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Internal damage to the testes is a possibility.
MEDICAL HELP
URGENT! Call your doctor immediately!
No injury
POSSIBLE CAUSE
EPIDIDYMO-ORCHITIS which may be due to a sexually
transmitted disease or a viral infection such as
mumps, may be causing your symptoms.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.
Painless enlargement in or
near testes
POSSIBLE CAUSES
An EPIDIDYMAL CYST is the probable cause of your symptoms. However,
there is a possibility that you have CANCER OF THE TESTIS.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Generalized painless swelling
of the scrotum
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Accumulation of fluid in the scrotum, varicose veins in the
scrotum or an inguinal hernia are the most likely causes of
your symptoms.
However, there is a possibility that you may have CANCER OF
THE TESTIS.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
None of the above
If you cannot
identify a possible cause for your testes or scrotum problem from
this chart, make an appointment to see your doctor.
