What causes testicular tumors?

The testicle is one of the most important reproductive organs of men, and plays a role in regulating male hormones and storing sperm. If there is a problem with the testicle, male fertility will be affected. However, the environment is getting worse and worse, and various diseases are becoming more and more common. The occurrence of testicular tumors is caused by environmental deterioration and personal constitution. The majority of male patients should pay more attention to improving their living habits.

Testicular cancer is different from other common male cancers in that most testicular cancer patients are young men under 45 years old. It refers to a cancer caused by abnormal growth of cells in one or both testicles. Testicular cancer Hefei first-class hospital, the cause of testicular cancer is still unknown, but high-risk factors include: 1. Someone in the family has suffered from testicular cancer 2. There has been undescended testicles or abnormal testicular development.

The initial symptoms of a very small number of patients with testicular malignancy are often caused by tumor metastasis. For example, the metastatic lymph nodes in the abdominal cavity fuse into a mass that compresses the adjacent tissues and the celiac nerve plexus, causing pain in the abdomen and lower back. It may also be accompanied by symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction, or cough, shortness of breath, and blood in sputum due to lung metastasis. If the patient has occult testicles, when the ectopic testicles develop malignant changes, a gradually enlarging mass often appears in the pelvic cavity or inguinal region, and the absence of the testicle on the same side is found during physical examination. Testicular tumors can sometimes occur bilaterally, simultaneously or one after the other.

It is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 35, but the overall incidence is not very high, and it is usually curable, especially in the early stages. But nowadays, the incidence of this disease has increased greatly, and it is very similar to the increase in the proportion of male infertility in this age group.

Since there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of testicular cancer, local pain and swelling will only occur when the tumor grows to the point of bleeding and necrosis. If metastasis has occurred, it will also cause symptoms such as low back pain, joint pain, and urinary system obstruction, which are often easily ignored by male patients.

Moreover, if the diet is not appropriate, this lifestyle is likely to cause testicular tumors. Therefore, patients should pay attention to their diet while treating testicular tumors, and avoid eating fried foods. When eating, eat more vegetables and fruits, and prohibit drinking and smoking. Family members and friends should also urge patients to follow the doctor's instructions and encourage them to actively treat.