What are the possible causes of enlarged testicle?

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I understand your concern.

The below mentioned are the possibilities. Get yourself evaluated by a surgeon.

1. Hydrocele - This results from a collection of fluid developed near the testicle. It results in swelling of the scrotum and is more common in older men. A hydrocele can develop around just one testicle or around both testicles.

2. Spermatic Cyst - If you have one testicle smaller than the other, it can be from a benign cyst that begins to develop near the epididymis, located on the backside of the testicle.

3. Epididymitis - This results from an epididymis infection, which is the collecting part of the testicles. When you have this type of infection, you can suffer from swelling, fever, and pain on the topside and backside of the testicle. The pain may be severe and develops gradually over time.

4. Orchitis - This involves having an inflamed testicle from the mumps virus or bacterial infection. Common symptoms include pain, swelling of the testicle, and a feeling of increased scrotal weight. Orchitis can be dangerous. It can damage the testicle permanently, causing a shrinking of the testicle and a loss of fertility.

5. Testicular Varicosities - This is a painless condition in which an area of the scrotum feels like a sack of worms. These are not inherently dangerous, but they can cause infertility because they raise the temperature of the testicles.

6. Testicular Torsion - This is a serious condition in which the testicle twists on its cord, causing severe pain and a lack of circulation to the testicle. It is a serious emergency and needs to be fixed surgically as soon as possible. If it lasts longer than a couple of hours, it can permanently damage the testicle, resulting in the removal of the testicle.

7. Testicular Cancer - Only about four out of every 100 testicular lumps are cancerous, so testicular cancer is not common. It is fortunately very curable if caught early enough. When you have testicular cancer, there is one testicle smaller than the other and one that is enlarged with a lump. It can be uncomfortable or painful.

I hope this information will help you.

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