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Found a small lump on my testicle. So scared! Don't know how to tell my mum/dad!
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So I felt some pain in my right testicle on Tuesday, it soon disappeared. Then last night (Friday) it was feeling a bit painful again after ejaculating, which hasn't happened before. Since it was only the right testicle I had a quick check (even got a warm shower) and felt a small lump about the size of a pin head. I'm pretty sure it's on the testicle itself - although I find it hard to say where the lump is because it seems to be different (I guess that's just the movement of the testicle) it's near the top, where all the tubes attach, it feels as if there's a tube that actually runs to the lump. I wouldn't say it was painful but when I push or wiggle it, it gives me that kicked in the balls kind of pain, just scaled down quite a bit. Right now I just feel a bit of an annoyance down there, I did masturbate about an hour ago to see if it brought on pain again, but it didn't.
Some additional information: I remember that there was a period, probably around six months ago, when my testicles would some times hurt then running, but I thought nothing of it.
I'm in my late teens and now I'm really worried, could barely eat last night after I found the small lump. All of today I've been feeling worried, even bailed out of my plans for tonight. On the one hand I really want to get it checked out especially since I'm going on vacation next week, like with anything, I get overly worried, but on the other hand I do not like the thought of the doctor checking out my balls and I feel really anxious about telling my parents. How can I just go up to my mum and say 'I just found a lump on my balls' would I even say balls? It's just so awkward; we've never spoke about anything like that.
I don't really know why I'm on here. I know that I really should go get it checked out, I also know that I don't necessarily have to tell my parents but I'd rather them know, I think.. I mean I don't even know how to book a doctor's appointment, never mind one for a matter like this.
The thought that this is could be Cancer just makes me feel awful, I want to just say to my self that it's probably nothing, but I can't. 24 hours ago I had nothing on my mind and was looking forward to the weekend, now I can't stop googling this and feeling my balls. Whenever I think to do something to get my mind at rest, such as watching TV or going out I just think NO that's not going to change anything, I know I can't just sit back, but I don't know what to do!
I need advice, please, on exactly what I should do/how I should do it.
Also guys, is there any reason my views on this post are going up so slowly in comparison? Have I done something wrong?
Some additional information: I remember that there was a period, probably around six months ago, when my testicles would some times hurt then running, but I thought nothing of it.
I'm in my late teens and now I'm really worried, could barely eat last night after I found the small lump. All of today I've been feeling worried, even bailed out of my plans for tonight. On the one hand I really want to get it checked out especially since I'm going on vacation next week, like with anything, I get overly worried, but on the other hand I do not like the thought of the doctor checking out my balls and I feel really anxious about telling my parents. How can I just go up to my mum and say 'I just found a lump on my balls' would I even say balls? It's just so awkward; we've never spoke about anything like that.
I don't really know why I'm on here. I know that I really should go get it checked out, I also know that I don't necessarily have to tell my parents but I'd rather them know, I think.. I mean I don't even know how to book a doctor's appointment, never mind one for a matter like this.
The thought that this is could be Cancer just makes me feel awful, I want to just say to my self that it's probably nothing, but I can't. 24 hours ago I had nothing on my mind and was looking forward to the weekend, now I can't stop googling this and feeling my balls. Whenever I think to do something to get my mind at rest, such as watching TV or going out I just think NO that's not going to change anything, I know I can't just sit back, but I don't know what to do!
I need advice, please, on exactly what I should do/how I should do it.
Also guys, is there any reason my views on this post are going up so slowly in comparison? Have I done something wrong?
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It's most likely a cyst and these are pretty common whilst cancer is much rarer. However, it's not worth taking the risk and so you need to see your GP as soon as possible.
Either ring the GP or go in to get an appointment. If you are really worried then try a walk-in centre
Yes it will invade your thoughts, it certainly did mine.
Oh, and stop googling it!
It sounds like your quite stressed at the minute. First of all, don’t panic! Lumps and bumps can appear on your testicles or scrotum for all sorts of reasons and many of them are harmless.
However to ease your own anxieties and be absolutely certain, you should make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible. This is because lumps always need to be checked out whether they look harmless or not.
Lumps in the testicle can be a number of things, they can be a cyst, hernia, or sometimes a swollen blood vessel. None of which are that problematic.
If you don't feel you could talk to your parents, is there a friend you could confide in?
The main thing is, to ease your anxieties make an appointment to see your family doctor.
Below is advice from a doctor to another teenager with a similar problem, this should give you some more insight.
http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org/question/small-bump-my-testicle
Let us know how you get on. :thumb:
I'm sure your mum would rather you told her than said nothing.
I know I know, I'm just so bad at this.. I found it hard enough to tell her I scratched my car a while back.
I keep going downstairs and lurking about.. wanting to tell her but my sister's there, they're eating and watching TV. I'm gonna go down when my sister goes to bed and try tell her, but I don't know what to say!
It'll be fine
But I think I'd rather tell them. Also if they found out afterwards they'd ask why I didn't tell them, and they'd be right tbh, because I should tell them. I'd expect them to tell me.
I don't know whether I'm more worried about it been cancerous, telling my mum that I want to go to my GP, or actually getting checked out at the GP! I'm bloody confused right now, and scared.
Having the doc check my balls was fine also. I mean of course its a little odd at first but at the end of the day he's seen it all before and isnt judging you. He'll have a quick check of them and see if he can feel anything. Its really nothing to worry about
On that note - you can request to see a male GP if you feel more comfortable doing so.
He was pretty sure it was nothing too serious but i am going to go back at some stage this week. He'll probably check them again and i might ask if i can have a scan on them just to be safe.
In your case, you really cant do anything now. Like Slartibartfast said, try not to spend all night googling it. It wont help and it will just stress you out even more.
One thing is sure though, even if this turns out to be nothing which hopefully, and probably it will, I will definitely have a different outlook on life. It may seem pathetic or look like I think I've been though something, but I'll look at those fighting any serious illness, and those survivors, including my Dad, with a hell of a lot more understanding and respect, and look at my life in a more relative light.
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For anyone reading this thread for advice, rather than making their own thread: It wasn't too awkward at all really I just said that I think I need a doctors appointment, then explained. Go ahead and do it, don't leave it and hope it goes away. It's better to be safe than sorry, and if like my you know that you've gotta get it checked one way or another, just forget about embarrassing yourself and get it done with, you regret what you don't do in life.
Its always best to get these checked out "Dont die of Embarrasment" :thumb:
Nice one!
As for the embarrassment, it really wasn't bad. I could feel that I was red, but other than that I really didn't mind, which is surprising for me, they're very professional, they have to be. Although it didn't help that I was nervous, and that the room was cold!
Anyway what I'm saying is; it's really not bad so if anyone is reading this for advice, just go get it checked, I'm glad I did!
But anyway, well done on going and glad its nothing serious
Hi folks, im just here to say im going through exctly what this guy went through right now, and ive just stumbled across this.... mate you have inspired me to book an appointment after reading your story and the replies from every one
so basicly im just writing this to say thanks... although i know the thread is old and you probs wont see this
but if you do say hi
Hi, thanks for posting. :wave: