Men Health > Benign Testicular Lumps
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Most testicular lumps and swellings are harmless and will resolve without treatment (less than four in 100 cases are cancer).
It is relatively common for both boys and men to suffer from testicular lumps and swellings. They have various causes, and in the majority of cases, they are benign (non-cancerous) and may not need treatment. It is important to know what is normal for your own body. If you notice any changes, including lumps or swellings, it is a good idea to see a doctor to determine the cause.
Swelling of the testicle, also called epididymitis, is a common condition in men aged 19 to 35 and is most commonly caused by an infection. This may start as something fairly mild, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI), which goes untreated and spreads. Swollen testicles can be caused by gonorrhoea, syphilis, or, in children, by E coli.
Several conditions may lead to testicular symptoms such as pain, swelling, or lumps, including testicular torsion, infection, hydrocele, cyst, varicocele, injury, epididymal cyst/spermatocele, inguinal hernia, and kidney or bladder stones.
The main causes of swelling or lumps in the testes are:
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