Table of contents:
- What causes a soft testicle?
- Are balls supposed to be squishy?
- Why is there a squishy lump on my testicle?
- What does it mean when your balls are soggy?
- Are testicular tumors soft?
- Is one epididymis bigger than the other?
- Does testicular torsion hurt immediately?
What causes a soft testicle?
. Another cause of small testicles is varicocele. Varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, typically due to problems with the valves that control blood flow in the veins. The bulging veins within the scrotum can cause the testicles to shrink and soften.
Are balls supposed to be squishy?
(testes) The testes themselves feel like smooth, soft balls inside the baggy scrotum. At the top and to the back of each testis is the epididymis (this stores the sperm). This feels like a soft swelling attached to the testis; it can be quite tender if you press it firmly.
Why is there a squishy lump on my testicle?
Also known as a spermatic cyst or epididymal cyst, spermatocele is a typically painless, noncancerous (benign), fluid-filled sac in the scrotum, usually above the testicle. Epididymitis. This is inflammation of
the epididymis, the comma-shaped structure above and behind the testicle that stores and transports sperm.
What does it mean when your balls are soggy?
Lax scrotal skin allows your balls to hang lower, away from your body, when your internal temperature rises, like after the gym. When you're in a cold room, testicles shrink up closer to your body for warmth. With age, skin loses collagen. This causes the dermis to become thin and stretchy.
Are testicular tumors soft?
Most tumors do not cause any pain
. The lump will usually form on the front or side of a testicle. It will often feel hard, and the entire testicle may feel firmer than usual.
Is one epididymis bigger than the other?
It's normal for one of your testicles to be bigger than the other
. The right testicle tends to be the bigger one. One of them also usually hangs a little lower than the other within the scrotum. However, your testicles should never feel painful.
Does testicular torsion hurt immediately?
What Are the Symptoms? If your son has testicular torsion, he'll feel a sudden
, possibly severe pain in his scrotum and one of his testicles. The pain can get worse or ease a bit, but probably won't go away completely. If your son has sudden groin pain, get him to a hospital emergency room as soon as you can.