Eggs are what medicine calls testicles.
1. Common testicular diseases are:
1. Orchitis: sitting for a long time, holding in urine, squeezing testicles, long-term socializing, unclean sexual intercourse, urinary tract infection, etc. May cause orchitis. Acute orchitis in children is usually caused by the mumps virus. Orchitis is characterized by enlargement of the testicles, pain when pressed, and red, swollen, hot and painful skin. If not treated in time, it will affect fertility.
2. Epididymitis: A series of inflammatory reactions, sensitivity to touch, and burning sensation when urinating are symptoms of epididymitis. Epididymitis is mostly caused by bacterial infection of the urinary tract that has not yet healed, causing the bacteria to enter the epididymis through the lumen of the vas deferens. It often occurs with posterior urethritis, prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, etc. The location can be unilateral or bilateral, and the onset time can be acute or slow.
3. Varicocele: The incidence of varicocele accounts for 10% of men aged 30-40 years old. 90% of it occurs on the left side and is caused by blood stasis in the spermatic vein, causing the venous plexus to dilate, tortuous and lengthen. Varicocele can also be caused by kidney disease.
4. Testicular bruises: bruises and swelling may easily occur when the blood flow is rich and the testicles are injured by sexual intercourse, strenuous exercise, or violence. If the damage is severe, the testicles may even become necrotic and cause sexual dysfunction. The way to check for testicular hematoma is to shine a flashlight with a hand. Failure of the light to penetrate indicates testicular bruises.
5. Testicular rupture: The testicles are located in a superficial position and are not protected by protective gear, making them extremely vulnerable to attack. A punch full of power is enough to crush the testicles, which will be accompanied by severe pain and sudden fainting, sweating, nausea, dizziness, etc. If the spermatic artery is severed or severely ruptured, it will be extremely difficult to repair.
6. Testicular cancer: Testicular cancer has no obvious symptoms in the early stage and only appears as a swollen and hard mass in the testicle. Regardless of whether it has metastasized or not, testicular cancer is easier to deal with. If you feel any abnormalities, seek medical attention promptly. Testicular cancer is not exclusive to older men. Young people are also prone to it, so they need to be treated with caution.
2. The following are other testicular diseases that may occur in men due to congenital or acquired conditions:
1. Cryptorchidism: approximately 3% of full-term male infants and 30 % of premature boys develop cryptorchidism. Most babies with cryptorchidism can have their testicles descend into the pouch within a few months of birth, but there are still 0.8% of baby boys whose testicles have not descended one year after birth.
Patients with cryptorchidism have their first ejaculation slightly later than normal, and the incidence of infertility in adolescence is also lower; they also have less sexual intercourse in adulthood than normal men.
2. Testicular ectopia: caused by the testicles not descending into the normal position in the pouch when descending from the inguinal canal. Ectopic testicles are rare, and their clinical significance and treatment principles are the same as cryptorchidism. Surgical treatment should generally be considered, and androgen treatment is generally ineffective. Orchidopexy as early as possible before puberty can normalize testicular function.
3. Polyorchidism: refers to the number of testicles exceeding 2 and no more than 3, with more testicles on the left side than on the right side. Redundant testicles rarely develop normally. Testicles that have been ectopic and atrophied for a long time may undergo malignant transformation. The redundant testicles should be surgically removed as soon as possible.
4. Epididymitis: refers to the fusion of testicles on both sides, which can occur in the cystic bag or in the abdominal cavity. It is usually accompanied by other serious congenital malformations, and few people can develop into survivors.
5. Testicular hyperplasia: Testicular hyperplasia means that the testicle is larger than normal, but its hardness and local anatomical relationship are normal. It is common when one testicle is absent or underdeveloped, and the contralateral testicle becomes compensatory. hyperplasia. Generally no special treatment is required.
6. Testicular hypoplasia: caused by blood supply obstruction during the embryonic period or spermatic cord torsion when the testicles descend. Cryptorchidism, immaturity, and hypopituitarism are also common causes of this disease. Patients with unilateral testicular agenesis do not need treatment due to compensatory hyperplasia of the contralateral testis.
3. How to prevent testicular diseases?
1. Live a regular life. Because sexual life is too frequent, it can easily lead to male reproductive infections, such as prostatitis and epididymitis, which can induce male orchitis and cause male infertility.
2. Avoid unclean sex. Men who have unclean sex may cause some viruses and bacteria to infect the male reproductive system, affect male testicular health, and induce orchitis.
3. Pay attention to personal hygiene, clean up smegma promptly and quickly; take bath frequently and change clothes frequently.
4. Go to a regular hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment as early as possible to maintain male health.