Strange feeling left testicle for years

[jimmyjimmy]

Hi, around 2 - 3 year ago i got kicked in the left testicle and ever since ive been having problems basicaly what it is, its a burning pain in my left testicle upper inner leg( dont know waht that is, just below the testicle), groin i think. And some time its a pain that feels like a growing pain, i usualy dont feel it unless i think about it and when i think about it it gets worse, but some times every week or so it feels like a bad pain when i keep my legs extended. 2 year ago i went to see a doctor and i had a ultrascan and it was negative for cancer. but since then ive been worried incase i have developed cancer or what not. Top of my left testicle also feels so veiny compared to my left testicle and also the veins feel to be more pushed up then the right. Any ideas im thinking about going to book another doctors appointment but i realy have no idea what i would say, Thanks alot looking forward to the comment as ive had this in my mind for 3 years and it has pretty much put a hold on my life now.

[jimmyjimmy]

also it feels realy sensitive compared to my right.

[jimmyjimmy]

Anything anyone had experience or doctor can you post on this if possible

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

Testes can take a long time to recover from trauma, even of the blunt type.
The duration may range from several weeks to months.

It is justifiable to be worried about the occurrence of cancer as 10-15% of cancers present following traumatic injury to the testicles.

If there is discomfort in the testes, that is reason enough to consult your urologist. You can disclose history of trauma during the consultation.

Sitting in a hot bath will relieve some of the discomfort and wearing supportive, close-fitting underwear is an added aid to recovery.

Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
Regards

[jimmyjimmy]

Hi, thanks for that but it has been years now, at least 2 years, i mean i ust to be so paranoid that i could have cancer etc i used to check em everyday to the point i was making em painful my self but now i barely do so and theres still a nagging pain, i will make a appointment tommorow to see my local gp and see what she has to say.

thanks alot

[jimmyjimmy]

Okay, ive booked an local gp appointment on the 21st of july at 10:50 , quite nervous not sure waht to say, i mean the ofc ill explain that theres a pain since 2 year ago when i was kicked and im not sure wether its me just been over paranoid or what but i can feel some sort of abnormailty at the top and bottom of the left testicle, compared to the right. strange situation having a doc grope your genitalia, wish me luck. will keep you up to date about what the doc thiks.

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

You can just explain to the urologist that you have been have discomfort in the testes for some time and can provide past history of blunt trauma.

Don't worry about the physical examination aspect as that will just be a minor part of the consultation.

Relax.

[jimmyjimmy]

Hi, I just came back from the gp appointment, which imo was useless, I told him that i got kicked in the testicle 2 - 3 year back and that i was getting pains every so often and that i could feel some sort of lump on the bottom top of my testicle which he felt and said there was nothing, he felt for literlaly 10 seconds and found nothing, he then didnt say why the pain was there. However he refered me to urologist which im gona book a consultation in a few minutes. Can yous tell me what involves when i go see the urologist, also if the doctor said there was nothing wrong is there realy a point in me going? will the urologist think of me as wasting there time?? i just need peace of mind at most, thanks

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

It would be better to make an appointment with the urologist to have the lump evaluated.

You are familiar with the lump and it has been palpable to your examination.
It is possible that a small lump may have been missed in a cursory examination.

You could also explain to the urologist that you are concerned about the possibility of testicular cancer, in view of the past testicular trauma.

Alternatively, you can just try remedies such as sitting in a hot bath and abstinence from strenuous activities when the discomfort seems to increase.

But the point here is that you should have a definitive answer and should be able to rest easy regarding your health.

Regards

[jimmyjimmy]

Yeah, i mean i have booked a appointment, 20th of auguest, happens to be my 17th birthday that day, can you tel me what happens when i go see the urologist, I mean i feel stupid going there ive had this for 3 years im not sure if its me making my self paranoid, im not sure if its a lump as such just at the top and bottom where the veins attach it feels like a balll, im not sure if its normal or me over exajurating, but the pain happens every time i sit down, when i go in a hot bath it helps as no pain occurs, is it still plausable for me to visit the urologist? thanks

[jimmyjimmy]

also to add to the above comment i just posted, the doctor didnt tell me why the pain was here or what it could be, i mean its not unbearable but i would like to actualy go a day without having a pain when i sit down.

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

The urologist will also conduct a physical examination. This will include a general exam and an exam specific to the affected organ - the scrotum in this case.
Additionally, he may conduct a digital rectal examination if there is suspicion of prostate involvement to rule out prostate enlargement.

Pain while sitting could also be due to prostate problems as the nerves supplying the prostate also supply the part of the penis, scrotum, and perineal region.

If prostatitis or epididymitis is diagnosed you will be put on a course of antibiotics if there is evidence of bacterial infection.

Sit only on well-padded surfaces as sitting on hard surfaces and for prolonged durations of time can result in further irritation to the nerves.

Regards

[jimmyjimmy]

Thanks for your responses, but you think its viable for me to actualy go see the uroligist even if the doctor said there was no problems there? i think i could forget about all this if the pain didnt occur im just worried incase he will feel that im wasting there time? thanks

[jimmyjimmy]

the lump that im so worried about is not exactly on the testicle its self its in the scrotum, im not sure if its me mistaking the tubes as a lump is it possible be to a lump on the tube ? im realy in two minds wether or not its me just been paranoid, i mean the pain i can live with its just it occurs all the time and realy does disturb me by keeping this 'what if theres a problem' in my mind, will the urologist think im wasting there time if i go and they cant feel nothing wrong at all? thats one of my main worries, its just this has been in my mind for 3 years. Also how long does a examination etc with a uroligist take baring in mind nothing is found etc.  

thanks.