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Question: Sometimes my right testicle feels out of place until I turn it back to a normal vertical position. I think I’ve always been this way but I’m not sure if this is just a normal re-adjustment or if I have Bell Clapper Deformity. For example, this morning when I woke up, the testicle was positioned almost horizontal (pointed outward toward the wall) and I wasn’t entirely sure which way to turn it so that it was correct but I put it back in a vertical position and it feels fine. I think what I did would be considered close to a 90 degree turn or 1/4th of a full circle.
My questions are:
1 - Is this normal or does it sound like Bell Clapper Deformity?
2 - From twisting it, could I have a testicular torsion? I don’t have any pain. It feels like it’s in the correct vertical position.
3 - Coincidentally, about a month ago I had a testicular ultrasound, because I was worried about one testicle being a lot larger than the other. The ultrasound came back normal. Would it have noticed Bell Clapper Deformity?
4 – My girlfriend is coming over for the weekend. Do I need to worry about this when being physically intimate with her?
My questions are:
1 - Is this normal or does it sound like Bell Clapper Deformity?
2 - From twisting it, could I have a testicular torsion? I don’t have any pain. It feels like it’s in the correct vertical position.
3 - Coincidentally, about a month ago I had a testicular ultrasound, because I was worried about one testicle being a lot larger than the other. The ultrasound came back normal. Would it have noticed Bell Clapper Deformity?
4 – My girlfriend is coming over for the weekend. Do I need to worry about this when being physically intimate with her?
Sometimes my right testicle feels out of place until I turn it back to a normal vertical position. I think I’ve always been this way but I’m not sure if this is just a normal re-adjustment or if I have Bell Clapper Deformity. For example, this morning when I woke up, the testicle was positioned almost horizontal (pointed outward toward the wall) and I wasn’t entirely sure which way to turn it so that it was correct but I put it back in a vertical position and it feels fine. I think what I did would be considered close to a 90 degree turn or 1/4th of a full circle.
My questions are:
1 - Is this normal or does it sound like Bell Clapper Deformity?
2 - From twisting it, could I have a testicular torsion? I don’t have any pain. It feels like it’s in the correct vertical position.
3 - Coincidentally, about a month ago I had a testicular ultrasound, because I was worried about one testicle being a lot larger than the other. The ultrasound came back normal. Would it have noticed Bell Clapper Deformity?
4 – My girlfriend is coming over for the weekend. Do I need to worry about this when being physically intimate with her?
My questions are:
1 - Is this normal or does it sound like Bell Clapper Deformity?
2 - From twisting it, could I have a testicular torsion? I don’t have any pain. It feels like it’s in the correct vertical position.
3 - Coincidentally, about a month ago I had a testicular ultrasound, because I was worried about one testicle being a lot larger than the other. The ultrasound came back normal. Would it have noticed Bell Clapper Deformity?
4 – My girlfriend is coming over for the weekend. Do I need to worry about this when being physically intimate with her?
I just wanted to add that it did stay pointing horizontal (towards the wall) even once I stood up. But I then put it in a vertical position and it feels fine.
I just wanted to add that it did stay pointing horizontal (towards the wall) even once I stood up. But I then put it in a vertical position and it feels fine.
Brief Answer:
It sounds like Bell clapper
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
What you describe certainly sounds like Bell Clapper. It would not necessarily show on ultrasound. It increases the risk of torsion, but if you do not feel any pain now, you do not have torsion. If it becomes a recurrent problem with the pain, you could have a minor surgical procedure performed to fixate the testicle in your scrotum. There is no problem on being intimate with your girlfriend.
Best wishes. Please let me know if you have further questions.
It sounds like Bell clapper
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
What you describe certainly sounds like Bell Clapper. It would not necessarily show on ultrasound. It increases the risk of torsion, but if you do not feel any pain now, you do not have torsion. If it becomes a recurrent problem with the pain, you could have a minor surgical procedure performed to fixate the testicle in your scrotum. There is no problem on being intimate with your girlfriend.
Best wishes. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
It sounds like Bell clapper
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
What you describe certainly sounds like Bell Clapper. It would not necessarily show on ultrasound. It increases the risk of torsion, but if you do not feel any pain now, you do not have torsion. If it becomes a recurrent problem with the pain, you could have a minor surgical procedure performed to fixate the testicle in your scrotum. There is no problem on being intimate with your girlfriend.
Best wishes. Please let me know if you have further questions.
It sounds like Bell clapper
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
What you describe certainly sounds like Bell Clapper. It would not necessarily show on ultrasound. It increases the risk of torsion, but if you do not feel any pain now, you do not have torsion. If it becomes a recurrent problem with the pain, you could have a minor surgical procedure performed to fixate the testicle in your scrotum. There is no problem on being intimate with your girlfriend.
Best wishes. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for the fast reply.
1 - Is there any way to know if the testicle is now in the right place rather than either backwards or upside down? When I turned it back to vertical this morning, I wasn't sure which way to turn it. Also, it feels like there is a small cord towards the front bottom of the testicle at times although I thought that was supposed to be in the back. However, I think that has always been more towards the front.
2- If the testicle was upside down or backwards when the ultrasound was taken, would it have shown then? I'm asking because I think the cord was in the same spot then.
3 - I'm kind of afraid to go back to sleep because I'm afraid it's going to turn sideways and I might accidentally turn it the wrong way. What should I do? I would like to see a urologist but I doubt I could be seen before May because in my area, non-urgent medical appointments are being done virtually. Thank you for your help.
1 - Is there any way to know if the testicle is now in the right place rather than either backwards or upside down? When I turned it back to vertical this morning, I wasn't sure which way to turn it. Also, it feels like there is a small cord towards the front bottom of the testicle at times although I thought that was supposed to be in the back. However, I think that has always been more towards the front.
2- If the testicle was upside down or backwards when the ultrasound was taken, would it have shown then? I'm asking because I think the cord was in the same spot then.
3 - I'm kind of afraid to go back to sleep because I'm afraid it's going to turn sideways and I might accidentally turn it the wrong way. What should I do? I would like to see a urologist but I doubt I could be seen before May because in my area, non-urgent medical appointments are being done virtually. Thank you for your help.
Thank you for the fast reply.
1 - Is there any way to know if the testicle is now in the right place rather than either backwards or upside down? When I turned it back to vertical this morning, I wasn't sure which way to turn it. Also, it feels like there is a small cord towards the front bottom of the testicle at times although I thought that was supposed to be in the back. However, I think that has always been more towards the front.
2- If the testicle was upside down or backwards when the ultrasound was taken, would it have shown then? I'm asking because I think the cord was in the same spot then.
3 - I'm kind of afraid to go back to sleep because I'm afraid it's going to turn sideways and I might accidentally turn it the wrong way. What should I do? I would like to see a urologist but I doubt I could be seen before May because in my area, non-urgent medical appointments are being done virtually. Thank you for your help.
1 - Is there any way to know if the testicle is now in the right place rather than either backwards or upside down? When I turned it back to vertical this morning, I wasn't sure which way to turn it. Also, it feels like there is a small cord towards the front bottom of the testicle at times although I thought that was supposed to be in the back. However, I think that has always been more towards the front.
2- If the testicle was upside down or backwards when the ultrasound was taken, would it have shown then? I'm asking because I think the cord was in the same spot then.
3 - I'm kind of afraid to go back to sleep because I'm afraid it's going to turn sideways and I might accidentally turn it the wrong way. What should I do? I would like to see a urologist but I doubt I could be seen before May because in my area, non-urgent medical appointments are being done virtually. Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
please see the detailed answer below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
1: To know the exact position would require an ultrasound scan or physical examination of an experienced doctor. Further, the exact location is of little importance, because if it is not in a "right" position, you will know as it will be painful. So if there is no pain, there is no problem.
2: As per my answer above, it might have shown on ultrasound, but know that an ultrasound scan only provides real-time images of a few seconds, and the testicle can move around all the time.
3: There is nothing else to do, but to take it as it comes. However, if the testicle turns in any which direction that seems unnatural to you, just leave it, as long as it doesn't hurt. If it hurts, see your GP or a urologist urgently.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
please see the detailed answer below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
1: To know the exact position would require an ultrasound scan or physical examination of an experienced doctor. Further, the exact location is of little importance, because if it is not in a "right" position, you will know as it will be painful. So if there is no pain, there is no problem.
2: As per my answer above, it might have shown on ultrasound, but know that an ultrasound scan only provides real-time images of a few seconds, and the testicle can move around all the time.
3: There is nothing else to do, but to take it as it comes. However, if the testicle turns in any which direction that seems unnatural to you, just leave it, as long as it doesn't hurt. If it hurts, see your GP or a urologist urgently.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
please see the detailed answer below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
1: To know the exact position would require an ultrasound scan or physical examination of an experienced doctor. Further, the exact location is of little importance, because if it is not in a "right" position, you will know as it will be painful. So if there is no pain, there is no problem.
2: As per my answer above, it might have shown on ultrasound, but know that an ultrasound scan only provides real-time images of a few seconds, and the testicle can move around all the time.
3: There is nothing else to do, but to take it as it comes. However, if the testicle turns in any which direction that seems unnatural to you, just leave it, as long as it doesn't hurt. If it hurts, see your GP or a urologist urgently.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
please see the detailed answer below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
1: To know the exact position would require an ultrasound scan or physical examination of an experienced doctor. Further, the exact location is of little importance, because if it is not in a "right" position, you will know as it will be painful. So if there is no pain, there is no problem.
2: As per my answer above, it might have shown on ultrasound, but know that an ultrasound scan only provides real-time images of a few seconds, and the testicle can move around all the time.
3: There is nothing else to do, but to take it as it comes. However, if the testicle turns in any which direction that seems unnatural to you, just leave it, as long as it doesn't hurt. If it hurts, see your GP or a urologist urgently.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
If it feels like it’s in an unnatural position, is it a problem to turn it back to vertical? The thought of leaving it in an unnatural position is worrying me but I don’t want to turn it if that’s a bad idea.
If it feels like it’s in an unnatural position, is it a problem to turn it back to vertical? The thought of leaving it in an unnatural position is worrying me but I don’t want to turn it if that’s a bad idea.
It wouldn’t be more vulnerable to developing a torsion or getting injured if I left it in more of a horizontal position?
It wouldn’t be more vulnerable to developing a torsion or getting injured if I left it in more of a horizontal position?
Brief Answer:
No problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No problemishes in leaving it in a horizontal position as long as it doesn't hurt.
Best wishes.
No problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No problemishes in leaving it in a horizontal position as long as it doesn't hurt.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
No problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No problemishes in leaving it in a horizontal position as long as it doesn't hurt.
Best wishes.
No problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
No problemishes in leaving it in a horizontal position as long as it doesn't hurt.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
OK thanks. Sorry to keep bothering you but I just noticed something else. It feels like there is something firm about the length of a pea but maybe half as thin (maybe 3 mm) towards the top of the right testicle. I don't know if it's actually a growth on the testicle. It feels like it's a little above the testicle and in the scrotum but I'm not certain. Sometimes if I try to move it, it feels like it's connected to a tube. Is that just the epididymis (maybe with a varocele on top?)? I'm a little worried it could be a cancerous growth. I don't feel anything this size on the other testicle and I didn't used to feel it on this testicle. I don't know if this testicle is just in a different position than it used to be though and that's why I'm feeling it now. I think overall what I'm feeling is smaller than a pea (mainly because it's thinner).
I also feel something at the bottom that is a lot thinner (maybe 1 mm). I don't know if that's the tail end of the epididymis or a vein or something else. I hope that if any of this was abnormal, it would have shown in the ultrasound 2 months ago unless this just developed now. Does any of this sound abnormal?
I also feel something at the bottom that is a lot thinner (maybe 1 mm). I don't know if that's the tail end of the epididymis or a vein or something else. I hope that if any of this was abnormal, it would have shown in the ultrasound 2 months ago unless this just developed now. Does any of this sound abnormal?
OK thanks. Sorry to keep bothering you but I just noticed something else. It feels like there is something firm about the length of a pea but maybe half as thin (maybe 3 mm) towards the top of the right testicle. I don't know if it's actually a growth on the testicle. It feels like it's a little above the testicle and in the scrotum but I'm not certain. Sometimes if I try to move it, it feels like it's connected to a tube. Is that just the epididymis (maybe with a varocele on top?)? I'm a little worried it could be a cancerous growth. I don't feel anything this size on the other testicle and I didn't used to feel it on this testicle. I don't know if this testicle is just in a different position than it used to be though and that's why I'm feeling it now. I think overall what I'm feeling is smaller than a pea (mainly because it's thinner).
I also feel something at the bottom that is a lot thinner (maybe 1 mm). I don't know if that's the tail end of the epididymis or a vein or something else. I hope that if any of this was abnormal, it would have shown in the ultrasound 2 months ago unless this just developed now. Does any of this sound abnormal?
I also feel something at the bottom that is a lot thinner (maybe 1 mm). I don't know if that's the tail end of the epididymis or a vein or something else. I hope that if any of this was abnormal, it would have shown in the ultrasound 2 months ago unless this just developed now. Does any of this sound abnormal?
I just want to check if you got my previous message. Thanks.
I just want to check if you got my previous message. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Could be a spermatocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
You are not bothering me at all - but I am sorry for the delayed reply.
What you describe sounds like epididimal cysts or a spermatocele. Completely harmless. If it was cancerous it would have shown on the ultrasound. If they do not bother you, then nothing needs to be done.
Please let me know if your have further questions.
Could be a spermatocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
You are not bothering me at all - but I am sorry for the delayed reply.
What you describe sounds like epididimal cysts or a spermatocele. Completely harmless. If it was cancerous it would have shown on the ultrasound. If they do not bother you, then nothing needs to be done.
Please let me know if your have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Could be a spermatocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
You are not bothering me at all - but I am sorry for the delayed reply.
What you describe sounds like epididimal cysts or a spermatocele. Completely harmless. If it was cancerous it would have shown on the ultrasound. If they do not bother you, then nothing needs to be done.
Please let me know if your have further questions.
Could be a spermatocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
You are not bothering me at all - but I am sorry for the delayed reply.
What you describe sounds like epididimal cysts or a spermatocele. Completely harmless. If it was cancerous it would have shown on the ultrasound. If they do not bother you, then nothing needs to be done.
Please let me know if your have further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Last night, I kept touching that small bump and trying to see if it was moveable (my understanding is that firm growths that don’t move in the body are more likely to be malignant). This morning, when I was going to masturbate, it seemed like the top of the testicle was a little hypersensitive to touch and positioned a bit higher and more inward in the scrotum than usual. I masturbated about an hour ago but it still feels higher and more inward than usual and a little larger and tighter. When I sat down earlier, for a moment it felt sensitive too. Does this still not sound like I have a malignant growth and not sound like it’s anything else urgent? The right testicle has actually always felt a lot larger than the left even though the ultrasound found only a small difference.
Is it extremely unlikely that I developed a very tiny cancerous growth after my January 30th ultrasound (or that it was too tiny to show up on the ultrasound)? It does still feel small (about the height of a pea and half the thinness of one). And it still doesn’t sound like a testicular torsion?
I also wonder if all of this is normal and I’m just anxiously messing around with and monitoring everything in the area. I partly want to go back to my doctor to have it looked at but I don’t think doctors are scheduling in-person visits until at least next month because of covid 19 except for urgent appointments. (And I’d worry about catching covid 19 if I went to a doctor’s office). I appreciate your feedback.
Is it extremely unlikely that I developed a very tiny cancerous growth after my January 30th ultrasound (or that it was too tiny to show up on the ultrasound)? It does still feel small (about the height of a pea and half the thinness of one). And it still doesn’t sound like a testicular torsion?
I also wonder if all of this is normal and I’m just anxiously messing around with and monitoring everything in the area. I partly want to go back to my doctor to have it looked at but I don’t think doctors are scheduling in-person visits until at least next month because of covid 19 except for urgent appointments. (And I’d worry about catching covid 19 if I went to a doctor’s office). I appreciate your feedback.
Last night, I kept touching that small bump and trying to see if it was moveable (my understanding is that firm growths that don’t move in the body are more likely to be malignant). This morning, when I was going to masturbate, it seemed like the top of the testicle was a little hypersensitive to touch and positioned a bit higher and more inward in the scrotum than usual. I masturbated about an hour ago but it still feels higher and more inward than usual and a little larger and tighter. When I sat down earlier, for a moment it felt sensitive too. Does this still not sound like I have a malignant growth and not sound like it’s anything else urgent? The right testicle has actually always felt a lot larger than the left even though the ultrasound found only a small difference.
Is it extremely unlikely that I developed a very tiny cancerous growth after my January 30th ultrasound (or that it was too tiny to show up on the ultrasound)? It does still feel small (about the height of a pea and half the thinness of one). And it still doesn’t sound like a testicular torsion?
I also wonder if all of this is normal and I’m just anxiously messing around with and monitoring everything in the area. I partly want to go back to my doctor to have it looked at but I don’t think doctors are scheduling in-person visits until at least next month because of covid 19 except for urgent appointments. (And I’d worry about catching covid 19 if I went to a doctor’s office). I appreciate your feedback.
Is it extremely unlikely that I developed a very tiny cancerous growth after my January 30th ultrasound (or that it was too tiny to show up on the ultrasound)? It does still feel small (about the height of a pea and half the thinness of one). And it still doesn’t sound like a testicular torsion?
I also wonder if all of this is normal and I’m just anxiously messing around with and monitoring everything in the area. I partly want to go back to my doctor to have it looked at but I don’t think doctors are scheduling in-person visits until at least next month because of covid 19 except for urgent appointments. (And I’d worry about catching covid 19 if I went to a doctor’s office). I appreciate your feedback.
The top and side seem a little more sensitive now. I was really hoping it would go away if it was just from my messing around with the area last night. The tenderness would probably still be considered mild though. I'm mainly just worried about whether this is urgent (although I do worry a little that it could be a brand new, small cancerous growth).
The top and side seem a little more sensitive now. I was really hoping it would go away if it was just from my messing around with the area last night. The tenderness would probably still be considered mild though. I'm mainly just worried about whether this is urgent (although I do worry a little that it could be a brand new, small cancerous growth).
My gut feeling is that I'm probably overreacting and this is minor though. Anyway, I'll stop adding now and wait for you.
My gut feeling is that I'm probably overreacting and this is minor though. Anyway, I'll stop adding now and wait for you.
Brief Answer:
Cancer extremely unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
It is extremely unlikely (borderline impossible) to develop a cancer in the time period you describe. It sounds like an epididymal cyst or possibly a minor torsion of the testicular appendix. Both completely benign conditions, that could have developed since your last ultrasound. They can also be diagnosed on ultrasound, but if you can cope with the pain on OTC pain killers, just wait it out til the covid-19 crisis is over.
Cancer extremely unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
It is extremely unlikely (borderline impossible) to develop a cancer in the time period you describe. It sounds like an epididymal cyst or possibly a minor torsion of the testicular appendix. Both completely benign conditions, that could have developed since your last ultrasound. They can also be diagnosed on ultrasound, but if you can cope with the pain on OTC pain killers, just wait it out til the covid-19 crisis is over.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Cancer extremely unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
It is extremely unlikely (borderline impossible) to develop a cancer in the time period you describe. It sounds like an epididymal cyst or possibly a minor torsion of the testicular appendix. Both completely benign conditions, that could have developed since your last ultrasound. They can also be diagnosed on ultrasound, but if you can cope with the pain on OTC pain killers, just wait it out til the covid-19 crisis is over.
Cancer extremely unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
It is extremely unlikely (borderline impossible) to develop a cancer in the time period you describe. It sounds like an epididymal cyst or possibly a minor torsion of the testicular appendix. Both completely benign conditions, that could have developed since your last ultrasound. They can also be diagnosed on ultrasound, but if you can cope with the pain on OTC pain killers, just wait it out til the covid-19 crisis is over.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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