Checking your self for Testicular Cancer......................

Things can go wrong with your testicles slowly,quickly or very fast indeed. A few conditions that affect the testicles are serious,but most are not,so been obsessed or frightened for no good reason is undesirable. Knowing what your testicles normally look and feel like makes good sense so that changes can be spotted and medical advice sought quickly if needed.

 Signs to watch out for....
   
 The signs to watch out for include :
- A lump in one testicle
- Blood in the sperm at ejaculation
- Pain and tenderness in either testicle
- Discharge or pus from the penis
- A build up of fluid inside the scrotum
- A heavy or dragging feeling in the scrotum
- An enlargement of the breast with or without tenderness
- An increase in the size of a testicle (One testicle is usually larger than the other but the size and shape should remain more or less the same)

How to check your testicles......

 You should check your testicles monthly in the following manner..
- Do the self examination lying in a warm bath or while having a long shower as this softens the skin of the scrotum which makes it easier to feel the testicles inside.
- Examine the scrotum looking for any lumps on the skin or swellings inside.
- Cradle the whole scrotum and testicles in the palm of your hand and feel the difference between the testicles. One is almost always larger and lying lower . This is completely normal.
- Examine each testicle in turn ,and then compare them with each other.Use both hands and gently roll each testicle between thumb and forefinger.
- Check each testicle for any lump or swelling as both should be smooth except where the duct that carries sperm to the penis, the epididymis runs. This lies along the top and back of the testicles and normally feels bumpy.

 Although testicular cancer is rare ,it is not at all uncommon to find a lump in your testicle. Keep in mind that there are other symptoms that could be easily confused with testicular cancer so you should check with your doctor ...

 If you have performed a self examination, and found a lump, do not panic! See your doctor....

 So guys....! Touch your testicle! ......Lol! 

 *Living Healthy!!!!!

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