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What Causes A Painful Lump?

Hello Sir I am concerned about my friend he is a 45 yr.old male with a super large ball one of them is a size like a roma tomato. it dosent hurt him till he has to bend down. I keep telling him to see a dr. but he keeps putting it off. could this be serious for him
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.
1.It could be an hydrocele - collection of fluid in the scrotal sac.
2.Possibilities of testicular mass can not be ruled out.
3.Needs a scrotal scan to analyse the cause of the swelling.
4.Inguinal hernia does gives a lump in the scrotum.
5.Delay can complicate, as your friend to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Causes A Painful Lump?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.It could be an hydrocele - collection of fluid in the scrotal sac. 2.Possibilities of testicular mass can not be ruled out. 3.Needs a scrotal scan to analyse the cause of the swelling. 4.Inguinal hernia does gives a lump in the scrotum. 5.Delay can complicate, as your friend to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.