Is this your symptom?
- Swelling or lump in the scrotum or testicle
Some Basics...
- Swelling of the scrotum or testicle is not normal.
- All men with swelling or lump of the scrotum or testicle should see a doctor for an exam.
- All men with severe pain, or constant pain lasting more than one hour, should see a doctor right away.
Cause
There are many things that can cause swelling in the scrotal area or testicle.
- Epididymitis
- Hydrocele
- Inguinal hernia
- Lymph node in the groin
- Orchitis
- Varicocele
Two serious causes of scrotal pain and swelling are torsion and strangulated inguinal hernia .
- Torsion of testis: if a testicle (testis) turns or twists inside the scrotal sac, it can twist the blood vessels that are joined to it. This can cut off the blood supply to the testicle. This is called torsion of the testis (or testicle). The main symptoms are pain and swelling of a testicle. This is a medical emergency. If this is not fixed quickly, it can cause the testicle to die.
- Strangulated inguinal hernia: an inguinal hernia is a small piece of bowel (gut) that pushes up through a weak spot in the muscles in the groin area. It feels like a soft bulge in the groin that pops in and out. A strangulated inguinal hernia means the hernia gets stuck, and its blood supply is cut off. This can cause severe belly and groin pain. This is a medical emergency. If this is not fixed quickly, it can cause the trapped area of bowel to die.
When to Call for Testicle Lump or Swelling
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