I have a lump in my testicle and it has not hurt for more than ten years.

The testicles are one of the most important organs of men. They need to be carefully cared for on a daily basis. If any problems are found, they need to be dealt with in a timely manner. Some men will find that there are lumps on their testicles for more than ten years without any pain. In fact, this is a problem with the testicles. Generally speaking, lumps on the testicles are mostly caused by orchitis or adnexitis. When such symptoms occur, the cause should be found out in time, and attention should be paid to testicular care on a daily basis.

What causes a lump on the side of the testicle?

1. Orchitis: Orchitis is one of the causes of testicular lumps. Orchitis is a common inflammation of the male reproductive system and one of the common causes of male infertility. Data show that testicular lumps often indicate that men suffer from orchitis. In daily life, many men know the importance of testicles. If the normal function of the testicles is damaged, the male reproductive function will be affected to varying degrees. For example, orchitis is the most common disease, which makes men suffer from pain and affects their sexual life, leaving them with a heavy psychological burden.

2. Epididymitis: There are lumps inside the testicles, which may be caused by inflammation of the epididymis. Since the epididymis is closely attached to the upper end and posterior edge of the testicle, it can be divided into three parts: head, body and tail. The head is formed by the winding of the efferent ductules, and the end of the efferent ductules is connected to an epididymal duct. The epididymal duct is about 5 meters long, and the winding forms the body and tail. The end of the tube turns sharply upward and directly continues to become the vas deferens.

How to care for male testicles

1. Testosterone levels peak during the postpartum period and drop to the lowest level before puberty.

2. During puberty, testosterone levels rise. The age at which testosterone levels rise in the blood is 12 to 17 years old, which also indicates that the male's sexual function has basically matured, with the ability to produce sperm and the awakening of sexual desire.

3. Testosterone levels reach their peak at the age of 20 to 30, and also show rhythmic fluctuations, that is, there are periodic changes throughout the year and rhythmic changes every day. The testosterone level of adult males is highest in autumn and lowest in spring. The daily periodic rhythmic changes are highest in the early morning and lowest in the evening.

4. After the age of 40, testosterone levels begin to slowly decline, which is related to the daily wear and tear of the human body and excessive stress in life. When male hormones drop to a certain level, symptoms such as irritability, depression, fatigue, and decreased libido will appear, which means that male menopause has begun. The testicles are an important and often neglected organ in the male reproductive system, so men should pay attention to testicular care.

Causes of testicular lumps

Testicular tuberculosis is mostly caused by the spread of tuberculosis of the prostate, seminal vesicle, vas deferens, and epididymis. The main clinical manifestations of testicular tuberculosis are testicular pain and a dull pain and a feeling of falling. It is difficult to diagnose in the early stages. A small number of acute cases are often accompanied by epididymal tuberculosis.

The testicles are enlarged and have lumps that are slightly hard and smooth in texture, sometimes accompanied by thickening of the vas deferens. If not treated in time, the consequences can be serious.

Orchitis is usually caused by E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and is divided into acute and chronic types. Patients with orchitis will experience testicular swelling and tenderness. If the purulent membrane is present, there will be a shaking feeling of pus accumulation. The patient will also have symptoms of high fever and chills.