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Tecnos · 02-04-2009, 01:40 PM

Joking aside for a second.........

To check for lumps on the testes, follow this advice (It sounds about right to me):

Testicular Lumps (link):

Written by Dr Ian Banks, GP

Why self-examine?

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 being obsessed or frightened for no good reason is undesirable.

Knowing what your testicles normally feel and look like makes good sense so that changes can be spotted and advice sought quickly if needed. Getting the balance right is the name of the ball game!

Signs to watch out for:

* a lump in one testicle

* pain and tenderness in either testicle

* discharge or pus from the penis

* blood in the sperm at ejaculation

* a build-up of fluid inside the scrotum

* a heavy or dragging feeling in the groin or scrotum

* an enlargement of the breasts with or without tenderness

* an increase in size of a testicle (one testicle is normally larger then the other but the size and shape should remain more or less the same).

How to check your testicles

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 (skin sac that holds the testicles), 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 for any lumps or swellings as both testicles 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 testicle and normally feels bumpy.

Testicular cancer represents only 1 per cent of all cancers in men, but it is the single biggest cause of cancer-related deaths in men aged 15 to 35 years in the UK.

Currently, about 1500 men a year (around 1 in 400) develop the disease in the UK. Unfortunately, the number of UK cases has trebled in the past 25 years and is still rising.

Although testicular cancer is rare, it is not at all uncommon to find a lump in your testicles. There are many conditions that can be easily confused with testicular cancer, and most of them are not anything like as serious.

If you have performed a self-examination and found a lump, you are advised to go to your doctor for further examination; but before you go you might like to read more about testicular lumps and bumps.

It appears that prostrate problems are trickier to detect, but this seems sound advice:

Prostrate Health (link):

Each year more and more men will suffer with prostate problems and especially those over 50 years old. Some men will not know they have a problem and will put the symptoms down to simple wear and tear of the body.

The prostate gland sits between the penis and the anus just underneath the bladder and is responsible for supplying seminal fluid on ejaculation. As you get older this gland tends to swell which interrupts the flow of urine so that you will find that you have a weak flow, and in most cases you will have to get out of bed several times in the night to urinate.

By doing this your body is being deprived of valuable sleep, which will after awhile will alter your general health.

In a lot of cases the swelling of the prostate gland is often down to high blood pressure, and it is always recommended once you’re over the age of 50 to have your blood pressure checked at least once a year if not more often.

On the negative side of things prostate Cancer is on the increase and if you do report to your Doctor that your having problems by getting out of bed several times to urinate he will then take a simple blood test to have you checked out for Cancer.

Not all prostate problems are cancerous yet it is always best to be safe than have the cancer cells divide and going to all parts of the body.

So what should you do if you think you are having prostate problems?

- Number 1 is to book an appointment with your Doctor

- Number 2 is to let your Doctor check you’re prostate and take a blood test.

- Number 3 is to let your Doctor take your blood pressure.

From there the Doctor will prescribe blood pressure tablets should the reading be high, and then you will have to wait for the results of the blood tests. Normally this takes a few days and then the problem can be redressed.

For just a simple swelling of the prostate through high blood pressure a course of tablets can be prescribed. A lot of Doctors tend to prescribe Tamusulosin which will take down the swelling and help you get a decent nights sleep.

If your blood tests come back showing prostate cancer you will be sent to see an Urologist who will explain what needs to be done to cure you. Please remember that the sooner you do this the better the chances of a cure.

As a last note I must offer a word of warning about the drug Tamusulosin that it can affect your ejaculation and if this is something you’re worried about it is best to talk this over with your Doctor.

Ivan Hince writes articles on Medical and Alternative medical health. For more information on prostrate problems or information on any other medical condition please go to the following website. http://www.find-the-info.com/prostrateproblem.htm

02-04-2009, 01:40 PM	#7
Tecnos Investigator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 419	Joking aside for a second......... To check for lumps on the testes, follow this advice (It sounds about right to me): Testicular Lumps (link): Written by Dr Ian Banks, GP Why self-examine? 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 being obsessed or frightened for no good reason is undesirable. Knowing what your testicles normally feel and look like makes good sense so that changes can be spotted and advice sought quickly if needed. Getting the balance right is the name of the ball game! Signs to watch out for: * a lump in one testicle * pain and tenderness in either testicle * discharge or pus from the penis * blood in the sperm at ejaculation * a build-up of fluid inside the scrotum * a heavy or dragging feeling in the groin or scrotum * an enlargement of the breasts with or without tenderness * an increase in size of a testicle (one testicle is normally larger then the other but the size and shape should remain more or less the same). How to check your testicles 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 (skin sac that holds the testicles), 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 for any lumps or swellings as both testicles 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 testicle and normally feels bumpy. Testicular cancer represents only 1 per cent of all cancers in men, but it is the single biggest cause of cancer-related deaths in men aged 15 to 35 years in the UK. Currently, about 1500 men a year (around 1 in 400) develop the disease in the UK. Unfortunately, the number of UK cases has trebled in the past 25 years and is still rising. Although testicular cancer is rare, it is not at all uncommon to find a lump in your testicles. There are many conditions that can be easily confused with testicular cancer, and most of them are not anything like as serious. If you have performed a self-examination and found a lump, you are advised to go to your doctor for further examination; but before you go you might like to read more about testicular lumps and bumps. It appears that prostrate problems are trickier to detect, but this seems sound advice: Prostrate Health (link): Each year more and more men will suffer with prostate problems and especially those over 50 years old. Some men will not know they have a problem and will put the symptoms down to simple wear and tear of the body. The prostate gland sits between the penis and the anus just underneath the bladder and is responsible for supplying seminal fluid on ejaculation. As you get older this gland tends to swell which interrupts the flow of urine so that you will find that you have a weak flow, and in most cases you will have to get out of bed several times in the night to urinate. By doing this your body is being deprived of valuable sleep, which will after awhile will alter your general health. In a lot of cases the swelling of the prostate gland is often down to high blood pressure, and it is always recommended once you’re over the age of 50 to have your blood pressure checked at least once a year if not more often. On the negative side of things prostate Cancer is on the increase and if you do report to your Doctor that your having problems by getting out of bed several times to urinate he will then take a simple blood test to have you checked out for Cancer. Not all prostate problems are cancerous yet it is always best to be safe than have the cancer cells divide and going to all parts of the body. So what should you do if you think you are having prostate problems? - Number 1 is to book an appointment with your Doctor - Number 2 is to let your Doctor check you’re prostate and take a blood test. - Number 3 is to let your Doctor take your blood pressure. From there the Doctor will prescribe blood pressure tablets should the reading be high, and then you will have to wait for the results of the blood tests. Normally this takes a few days and then the problem can be redressed. For just a simple swelling of the prostate through high blood pressure a course of tablets can be prescribed. A lot of Doctors tend to prescribe Tamusulosin which will take down the swelling and help you get a decent nights sleep. If your blood tests come back showing prostate cancer you will be sent to see an Urologist who will explain what needs to be done to cure you. Please remember that the sooner you do this the better the chances of a cure. As a last note I must offer a word of warning about the drug Tamusulosin that it can affect your ejaculation and if this is something you’re worried about it is best to talk this over with your Doctor. Ivan Hince writes articles on Medical and Alternative medical health. For more information on prostrate problems or information on any other medical condition please go to the following website. http://www.find-the-info.com/prostrateproblem.htm __________________ Last edited by Tecnos; 02-04-2009 at 01:45 PM.