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Unusual Lump On Bottom Of Testicle, Feeling Discomfort, No Severe Pain. Symptoms Of Testicular Cancer?

I am concerned that I may have a few symptoms associated with testicular cancer. I am currently 21 years old, 5'8", and 165pds. I have noticed an unusual lump on the bottom of one testicle that doesn't cause severe pain, and isn't distinctly noticeable, but I have been feeling discomfort in that general area, which is made worst by laying or sitting in specific positions.
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
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Welcome to HCM!
A testicular lump or swelling within the scrotum may not cause harm or even need to be treated. But it is still important you see a urologist so that he can determine what is causing the lump.
Diagnosis often can be done based on the signs and symptoms and the location and feel of the mass. Additional visualization is usually done with ultrasound imaging, and by viewing the mass by transillumination. Urine or blood tests may be done to test for a bacterial or viral infection.
Causes of relatively painless lumps may include:Varicocele ,hydrocele ,Testicular cancer — Although rare, testicular cancer can occur , usually as a painless lump on the testicle that may be accompanied by a dull ache or sense of heaviness.
Even if you're not experiencing pain or other symptoms, any scrotal mass should be examined for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
hope this helps.Take care!

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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
t is not like this you cannot diagnose the cancer in this way
you need to go for surgical consultation and doctor can diagnose it by fnac or biopsy the best possible way he feel fit after diagnosis we can go ahead for treatments
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Unusual Lump On Bottom Of Testicle, Feeling Discomfort, No Severe Pain. Symptoms Of Testicular Cancer?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! A testicular lump or swelling within the scrotum may not cause harm or even need to be treated. But it is still important you see a urologist so that he can determine what is causing the lump. Diagnosis often can be done based on the signs and symptoms and the location and feel of the mass. Additional visualization is usually done with ultrasound imaging, and by viewing the mass by transillumination. Urine or blood tests may be done to test for a bacterial or viral infection. Causes of relatively painless lumps may include:Varicocele ,hydrocele ,Testicular cancer — Although rare, testicular cancer can occur , usually as a painless lump on the testicle that may be accompanied by a dull ache or sense of heaviness. Even if you re not experiencing pain or other symptoms, any scrotal mass should be examined for accurate diagnosis and treatment. hope this helps.Take care!