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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Last week I was doing a self check down there (I'm male). And I found a small round lump next to my right testicle.

I am too scared to go to the docs and tell me parents about it.

I don't know what to do.

I've looked on the internet and I think its a Lymph Node.

What can I do?

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Next to, or on it?

    TBH either way it's more than likely nothing much, most of the time lumps turn out to be a cyst.

    You know that there is only one option - GP. Being scared isn't going to get it treated, is it?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    MoK wrote: »
    Being scared isn't going to get it treated, is it?

    :yes:

    I'd be more scared of dying than I would having the doctor take a look.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Teagan wrote: »
    :yes:

    I'd be more scared of dying than I would having the doctor take a look.

    this. Only thing to do is just get it checked.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Its about probably a little less that 5mm.

    I'll have to go when I'm at work then my parents don't worry. Its a little bad timinig because I've been off work for 4 weeks because of an ulcer on my ankle (which is healing and getting better every week). I go back on thursday. I'll have to go to the docs then, but I will have to tell my supervisor at work that I NEED to go and don't want my parents to worry.

    But of course, if my doctor refers me to hospital I will have to tell them.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    if it was serious enough to go to hospital, and I doubt it will be, would your parents not be proud that you had the sense to get it checked out?

    I know you don't want your parents to worry, but the GP is the sensible, responsible option. Can you try and get an appointment after work so that your employers don't have to give you more time off? :thumb:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    True but it takes me 1/2 an hour to get home and I'll be late home if I go to the docs after work......
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Do you need to tell your parents why you are going to the doctor?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    JanePerson wrote: »
    Do you need to tell your parents why you are going to the doctor?

    If I say I'm going to the doctors they will ask me why.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Make something up.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Priorities here Mr F....
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    JanePerson wrote: »
    Make something up.

    Nope I can't lie to them
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Im 100% sure your parents would rather you go to the docs than not. If you really cant tell them just say you had to stay late at work
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Mr.Ferrari09 wrote: »
    True but it takes me 1/2 an hour to get home and I'll be late home if I go to the docs after work......

    Don't tell them your going to the doctors? Say your meeting up with a mate, want to pop out, or taking a friend to the doctors?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    MoK wrote: »
    Priorities here Mr F....

    :yes:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    This is weird because I can't seem to feel anything now.

    Maybe it comes when I masterbate and then goes?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Mr.Ferrari09 wrote: »
    Maybe it comes when I masterbate and then goes?

    Oh, is THAT what a 'self check' actually means? ;):p

    I'd just monitor the area and see if it returns and, importantly, if there is any change in size. From the sound of it, it was probably just a small spot under the skin.
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