How to diagnose a scrotal lump

Scrotal health issues are something that men cannot ignore, because we all know that the scrotal area is easily affected by some diseases. If we do not pay attention to health care, then the damage will naturally be greater. If there is a lump in the scrotum, you should not ignore it, because many reproductive diseases may cause this phenomenon. Here I will give you a detailed introduction to the methods of diagnosing nutritional health.

Diagnostic methods

1. Whether the lump is painful or not: Generally speaking, solid lumps with pain are mostly inflammation, while those without pain may be tumors or tuberculosis. Painful lumps outside the testicles may be epididymitis. Painless lumps outside the testicles may be tuberculous epididymitis or adenomatous tumors; painful lumps in the testicles may be orchitis or testicular torsion, and painless lumps may be testicular tumors.

2. Is it solid or cystic? It is very important to distinguish the nature of the scrotal mass. Solid masses are mostly tumors or inflammations. Cystic masses are mostly cysts or effusions. Solid masses are harder, while cystic masses are softer or elastic. When a flashlight is used to shine upward on the bottom of the scrotum in a dark room, solid masses appear dark black, while cystic masses are translucent and red. If it is still difficult to distinguish, you can go to the hospital for B-ultrasound to confirm.

3. Is the scrotal mass related to the abdomen: Although the scrotum is located in the front and lower part of the pelvis, its internal structure is often connected to the abdomen. If you pinch the mass at the base of the scrotum with two fingers and the mass is completely under the fingers, it is an internal scrotal mass; if the mass is located between the fingers, it may have descended from the abdomen.

I hope that every friend will pay attention to it after understanding these contents. If you find a lump in your scrotum, you should not ignore its seriousness, because if it is caused by some disease, the damage will naturally be greater. When you cannot make a judgment yourself, the most effective way is to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.