small, hard lump on testicle

ConcernedGuy · Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 1

Hello,
I am a 23 yr old male and a few months ago i found a small hard lump on the outer side of my left testicle. it is defiently protruding from the actual teste, and not anything else. It does not hurt, and has not gotten any bigger since. it is very small, maybe a quarter the size of a pea, and is very hard, not tender at all. i was wondering what this most sounds like, whether cancer, or any other type of condition?

thanks
Concerned Guy

koon22 · Newbie Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 34

Maybe you should see a doctor. Seems like not of concern, but it is better to be sure

Pleasehelpme!!!!! · Newbie Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 33

I have a simular problem. Can anyone help us out? Thanks!

I am 72 years old and my Right testicle has swelled up and I recently found a 3/8 lump on right side. The lump is very tender and it is very painful. I have unbearable pain in my groin and scrotum. The pain continues to be felt going up and around my back (near my kidney). It continues to hurt with an aching pain that runs down my right leg just below my knee.

I sometimes have problems Urinating and it can also be very painful to pee.

I had this same problem 5 years ago. My urologist had me take 1 Flomax pill each day and it did not help. He then prescribed a bright purple pill that also did not help. I finally was put in the hospital and was feed me medicine by IV. After 4 days in the hospital the swelling went down and everything was normal again. The doctor told me to take Prosar and – Decreases the size of the prostate) Takes a Flomax – Helps your pee flow

For the last 5 years I have been taking 1 Proscar pill and 1 Flomax pill day. I have had a hard time peeing.

Recently I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. The doctor said they caught it early and treated me with 28 Radiations Treatment and then followed up with 2 Needle implant treatments where they inserted 18 needles below my scrotum and they pumped radiation through it. I just finished up with the needle treatments and that was when my swelling began.

My doctor wanted me to wait to see if the swelling would go down and told me to wait a week. The swelling did not go down and I asked him to put me in the hospital to feed medicine by IV. I was hoping this would help. The IV has been feeding me medicine the past 5 days and that has not helped. The pain is unbearable and I am ready to loose a Testicle if needed.

Please help provide some alternative solutions or advise so I maybe able to discuss this with my doctor. We are both at a loss and do not what to do next.

Kirk C · Moderator Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 940

First, these two inquiries must be handled separately. Confused

Concerned Guy, you have done the correct first step, by examining your testicle with a self check. Cool

You have found something out of the ordinary, and it must be checked out by a doctor. Start with your family doctor, or your local health clinic. Don't be shy. You want to get an answer to this... that's why you wrote in. As you can see by the comment from PLEASEHELPME, you want to catch things early.

The hard lump you have found may not prove to be anything serious, but it must be checked out to know for sure. This is not something that you want to put off. Sad

Second, Pleasehelpme is asking for alternative treatments for a complicated situation. He has already undergone treatment by several doctors, and he is describing additional pain and surgical options. This is beyond my ability to advise over a discussion board.

I am not versed in alternative treatments. Embarassed

I would urge him to talk with his doctor frankly, and ask for a referral to someone versed in alternative therapy. He may find his doctor is open minded, and he may find that there is something additional that his doctor can do for him.
Either way, you want a qualified person to address your concern.

Perhaps someone will write an answer directly addressing your request.
If you created a separate entry, with a unique title, you'll have a better chance of someone seeing your question.

Good luck. And thanks for sharing your experience.

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