What is this bump on my left testicle?

[danro]

Hi, for the past year or so I have noticed that my left testicle has had a bump on it, about a third of the size of the testicle itself. I have been really worried about it, but my mom will not let me see the doctor about it because of the price of a doctor. I was wondering if this is in fact cancer?

Also, about a month before I first noticed this, I was hit in the balls, and it hurt more than normal.

This bump is painless, unless i squeeze it...

My sperm count is perfectly fine though :]

[dfj0401]

I would definately have that checked.  I had the same thing and thinking it was a hernia from previous diagnosis from a doctor-it turned out to be testicular cancer.  Testicular cancer is very treatable but still left undone it can be serious.  Fortunately the cure rate is 90 percent or better.

[medpathgroup]

Maybe a cyst but could be many things that will not threaten you too much. If you are worried have a quick read about lumps on testicles. It will put your mind at ease.

Get it checked out as soon as you can however, as there is always the smaller chance of it being something serious.

I take it that this is not clearly superficial, as in a big red spot.

Everybody should read about the design of their crown jewels, as sometimes natural attachments are confused for nasty lumps.

Also if you have health insurance then this is just something your regular doctor could take a quick look at.

Carlos
Medical Consultant
MedPath Group
www.medpathgroup.com