Since you've had this for a year or two and it hasn't blown up on you, it's probably something harmless like a cyst. But now you're aware of it, you should see your doctor. Don't freak out if the doctor refers you for an ultrasound - that's pretty standard for any problems in the male naughty bits, and it doesn't mean you have cancer. While I agree with the others about the necessity to get checked out and not to be too concerned at this point, I think it would be magnificent to find I actually had three testicles.
A sure-fire winner at parties, and with the right PR, probably a money-spinner as well. A friend of a friend I know has actually got three testicles. He discovered the third one by "accident" one day and went to see his GP. The GP said there was nothing to done and his best option was just to tell everyone. So, he goes out of the surgery, walks up to this stranger and says: "Did you know that between us we've got five testicles? And the stranger looks at him sympathetically and says: "Oh.
I'm really sorry to hear you've only got one! Skip to main content. An year-old with three testicles recently showed the Internet his jewels on Reddit and answered all of our bulging questions. You know, important questions. Like which testicle is his favorite the right one and what he calls them Alvin, Simon, Theodore.
And no, he doesn't know the man with two penises. Reddit user GardenofGandalf has a condition called Polyorchidism, meaning he was born with extra treasure. It's a rare condition that currently affects fewer than people, according to the American Urological Association.
GardenofGandalf said he recently turned 18 and could finally show the world his extra testicle. We've compiled the best questions and answers below. But first, the big reveal. The trinity? Three musketeers? What's a typical reaction from a partner?
GardenofGandalf: I wanna say type B, but I'm not really sure. Symptoms of chronic epididymitis might come on gradually. Sometimes the cause of chronic epididymitis is not identified. Never ignore scrotal pain or swelling. Scrotal pain can be caused by a number of conditions, and some of them require immediate treatment to avoid permanent damage.
If scrotal pain is severe, seek emergency treatment. Also see a doctor if you have discharge from your penis or pain when you urinate. Certain sexual behaviors that can lead to STIs put you at risk of sexually transmitted epididymitis, including having:. Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them might make time to go over points you want to spend more time on. You might be asked:. While you wait for your appointment, avoid sexual contact that could put your partner at risk of contracting an STI, including sexual intercourse, oral sex and any skin-to-skin contact with your genitals.
Let your sex partner or partners know about your signs and symptoms, so they can also seek testing. Your doctor is likely to start with a physical exam, to check for enlarged lymph nodes in your groin and an enlarged testicle on the affected side.
Your doctor might also do a rectal examination to check for prostate enlargement or tenderness. Antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis.
If the cause of the bacterial infection is an STI, your sexual partner also needs treatment. Be sure to take the entire course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms clear up sooner, to ensure that the infection is gone. It might take several weeks for the tenderness to disappear. Resting, supporting the scrotum with an athletic strap, applying ice packs and taking pain medication can help relieve discomfort.
Your doctor is likely to recommend a follow-up visit to check that the infection has completely cleared up. However, for most people epididymitis clears up within three months. Recent studies suggest that epididymitis is relatively common in preadolescent boys and might not always need treatment with antibiotics. If an abscess has formed, you might need surgery to drain it. Sometimes, all or part of the epididymis needs to be removed surgically epididymectomy. Surgery might also be considered if epididymitis is due to underlying physical abnormalities.
If you have recurrent urninary tract infections or other risk factors for epididymitis, your doctor might discuss with you other ways to prevent epididymitis from recurring. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account.
Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Skip to content Whenever there are medical stories on the local stations warning men to do self exams for testicle cancer, office visits to the urologist for a testicular mass increase.
What the male perceives to be an abnormality is in actuality the epididymis.
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