Why is my testicle hard as a rock?

Calcifications: These are small structures in the testicle or along the main sperm pipeline (vas) can become hard, almost rock like. These are always painless and rarely need to be removed.

What does it mean when a testicle gets hard?

A lump or swelling can be one of the first symptoms of testicular cancer. Most tumors do not cause any pain. The lump will usually form on the front or side of a testicle. It will often feel hard, and the entire testicle may feel firmer than usual.

Is it normal to have hard balls?

Your testicles should feel firm but not hard if you give them a gentle squeeze. When you feel the rest of your scrotum and its contents, you'll come across the epididymis on the underside of the scrotum. The epididymis lies at the back of each testicle and it feels like a thin, coiled tube.

Why does my testicle feel large and hard?

Swollen testicles (also known as scrotal swelling) can be a sign of a variety of things, including injury, infection or a testicular tumor. If you have swollen testicles, they appear larger and may be red or shiny. You may notice a lump, but you may also have swelling with no lump.

What are 5 warning signs of testicular cancer?

TESTICULAR CANCER - Why you should check your testicles for lumps

What does Stage 1 testicular cancer feel like?

Most often, the first symptom of testicular cancer is a lump on the testicle, or the testicle becomes swollen or larger. (It's normal for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other, and for one to hang lower than the other.) Some testicular tumors might cause pain, but most of the time they don't.

What is Stage 1 testicular cancer?

Stage 1 is the earliest stage of testicular cancer. The cancer is only in the testicle and hasn't spread to nearby lymph nodes or other organs. Stage 1 is split into stage 1A and 1B depending on the size of the tumour. Stage 1S means you have raised levels of markers in your blood after surgery.

Do testicular tumors feel hard?

A testicular lump may feel hard to the touch and vary in size. It also may feel painful, tender or swollen.

Is testicle lump soft or hard?

Most lumps are soft and fluid-filled and may make your scrotum look a little swollen; these are usually harmless and often go away without treatment. Some lumps are solid and may feel attached to one of your testicles. Harder lumps can be a sign of something more serious.

How do I check myself for testicular torsion?

Why does my left testicle hurt?

Testicular pain can be caused by sudden injury, inflammation, sexually transmitted infections or an emergency condition called testicular torsion (twisting). This condition can cause a dull ache in the scrotum, sometimes along with swelling.

How can I loosen my balls?

Untucking Your Testicles

If you're new to untucking, try laying on your back or performing a deep breathing exercise to loosen up the muscles around your inguinal canals. Your testicles might lower on their own once the tension is gone. Try a hot shower or bath to help you relax.

Why do men's balls get bigger with age?

Testosterone is the male hormone which is produced in the man s testicles. During puberty, when the production of the hormone increases, young men experience growth in the size of the testicles. But even at a later phase, when the production of testosterone spikes, the testicles can grow.

What is the hard mass next to my testicle?

See your doctor if you notice any new lump in your scrotum. Spermatocele. Also known as a spermatic cyst or epididymal cyst, spermatocele is a typically painless, noncancerous (benign), fluid-filled sac in the scrotum, usually above the testicle. Epididymitis.

What can be mistaken for testicular tumor?

A variety of conditions can cause signs and symptoms that are similar to those seen in testicular cancer. This can include testicular torsion, epididymitis, epididymoorchitis, hydrocele, varicocele, hematoma, spermatocele, and syphilitic gumma.

What does a cancerous lump feel like?

A tumor may feel more like a rock than a grape. A cancerous lump is usually hard, not soft or squishy. And it often has angular, irregular, asymmetrical edges, as opposed to being smooth, Dr.

What is testicular cancer look like?

A painless lump or swelling on either testicle. If found early, a testicular tumor may be about the size of a pea or a marble, but it can grow much larger. Pain, discomfort, or numbness in a testicle or the scrotum, with or without swelling. Change in the way a testicle feels or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum.

What ages is testicular cancer common?

The average age of males when first diagnosed with testicular cancer is about 33. This is largely a disease of young and middle-aged men, but about 6% of cases occur in children and teens, and about 8% occur in men older than 55.

What are the late signs of testicular cancer?

Would I feel sick if I had testicular cancer?

Shortness of breath or cough. Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the collarbone area. Nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

How do you check for ball cancer?

Hold your penis out of the way and examine each testicle separately. Hold your testicle between your thumbs and fingers with both hands and roll it gently between your fingers. Look and feel for any hard lumps or nodules (smooth rounded masses) or any change in the size, shape, or consistency of your testicles.

How did your testicular cancer start?

Testicular cancer starts in the testicles, which make hormones and sperm in men. It starts when cells in the testicles grow out of control and crowd out normal cells. This makes it hard for the body to work the way it should. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body.

Why does one ball hang lower?

This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Either side may be slightly larger or hang lower. But be sure to tell a parent (who will let your doctor know) if you have any pain, swelling, or lumps in your testicles.