Do i have testicular cancer

[lil_john1124]

Iam 15 yrs old and i have noticed that my right side nut sack is larger than left does this mean i have testicular cancer. testicular cancer does not run in the family. plz help

[Fernando Roque, MD]

Hi. Yes, its also possible for that swelling to be a hydrocoele. But this condition usually does not have that characteristic change in size accompanying changes in temperature.  If your condition really bothers you, you should really have yourself examined soon to settle the matter.

[lil_john1124]

I think its a hydrocele can a 15 yr old male have this

[lil_john1124]

Hey Its the nut sack not the testical is testicular cancer in the nut or nut sack

[Fernando Roque, MD]

Hi.  The testicular "swelling" which waxes and wanes with changes in temperature may still be a normal occurrence, since the testicles really retract a little closer to the body when exposed to cold temperature.  However, there are other conditions, such as a varicocoele (a clump of dilated blood vessels near the testicle) or an hernia (a condition where a weakness in the abdominal wall causes part of the intestine to go into the scrotum) which may also present with this kind of swelling.  So the best thing to do is to have yourself examined by a doctor to determine what it is.

[lil_john1124]

Hey the swelling goes down when its cold and swells back up when hot got any ideas too why thats happining

[Ghost05]

I have the exact same thing bro..im 17 right now but i have had this since i was 14 my right sack is almost 2 times bigger then the left....i never had any pain or lumps...but just last night as i was shoveling all that snow i felt a slight dullness in my pelvic area and my right thigh muscels began to spasm a lil bit for no reason....im kinda worried because i read the symptoms for testicular cancer and im not sure if it is or not...i only have 1 symptom and thats size....and since last night a slight dullness...suggestions?

[Fernando Roque, MD]

Hi.  It is normal for someone your age to have one of the testicles appearing to be larger than the other.  LISAANNE1983 is right.  You can easily have a doctor examine you so you can be reassured that it isn't anything serious. I'm sure there's nothing to worry about, so just relax.

[LISAANNE1983]

Firstly please dont panic . it is very rare for someone your age and family history to have testicular cancer . however having said this it is important that you go and get this checked most probably it is just a simple infection especially if it is sore  ,hot ,itchy. however it is also maybey nothing unusual . our bodys are not perfect and it may be that this difference is natural and nothing at all to worry about . like how most women have one breast bigger than the other . however any changes in your body that concern you should be talked through with the doctor  remember they have probably seen this problem before . talk to your dad or your mum if you can they can reassure you . also remember at your age your body is going through a lot of changes and their may be other things that you start to notice such as growth body hair or even slight breast development yes boys breasts can grow a little during adolecence . please please dont worry go seek your friendly GP for advice and reassurance. if you want to talk please feel free to get in touch