Few days ago, I have noticed terrible symptom. I felt ache in my testicles, both of them, and that is something I have never experienced before. I do not think so it could or it should be sexually transmitted disease. Moreover, I do not think this is normal, because this is the first time I experienced this. Can you tell me more about self-exam, how could I check if there is something wrong, or how doctor could check me about my ache in testicle.
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You or your doctor, or no matter who will examine you for ache in testicle, should exam all sides of the scrotum. You should flex leg on side being examined to increase access to area. Then it is needed to lift the scrotum to visually inspect the posterior side and examine the scrotal sac. This is the best to perform by rolling the skin between the fingers of one or both hands, and probably you will feel more aches in testicle because of this.
That is why it should be done gentle palpation, which is possible to diagnose common problems such as a hydrocele, varicocele, testicular lesions, and inguinal hernias.
You should know that any swelling within the scrotum should be transilluminated for further evaluation, as well as ache in testicle you reported. It is important to avoid excessive pressure during palpation, because this could cause a deep aching sensation, even more then ache you have right now. You or your doctor should gently palpate the epididymis between the thumb and index finger. Important fact you should know about self-exam is that spermatic cord feels like soft, pliable tubing. The vas deferens usually can be felt as a separate, movable cord within the tubing, but there should not be aching sensations. That is why I would recommend you to visit your doctor to check you and exclude any dangerous reason of your ache in testicle.
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