What does it mean if your testicles are too big?

Testicular hyperplasia may be caused by physiological or pathological factors. Physiological factors include individual differences, congestion after exercise, etc. ； The main pathological factors include orchitis, testicular hydrocele, testicular tumors, inguinal hernia, etc. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly for a clear diagnosis.

1. Individual differences

There are natural differences in testicular size. It is a normal physiological phenomenon for some healthy men to have larger testicles. There are usually no accompanying symptoms and no special treatment is required. Pay daily attention to avoid trauma caused by strenuous exercise, and just observe regularly.

2. Congestion after exercise

High-intensity exercise or sexual excitement may cause temporary congestion and swelling of the testicles, which is manifested as local temperature increase and slight swelling and pain, which may resolve spontaneously after rest. It is recommended to wear loose underwear to avoid prolonged compression.

3. Orchitis

Bacterial or viral infection can cause orchitis, which manifests as redness, swelling, heat and pain in one or both testicles, which may be accompanied by fever and abnormal urination. Antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets and cefixime dispersible tablets must be used as directed by the doctor, along with bed rest.

4. Testicular hydrocele

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrathecal cavity will cause the testicles to increase in size, appear cystic on palpation, and have a positive light transmittance test. A small amount of effusion can be observed, but a large amount of effusion requires surgical treatment such as sheath reversal surgery.

5. Testicular tumors

Painless enlargement of testicles should alert you to germ cell tumors, which may be accompanied by a feeling of bloating or abdominal mass. Diagnosis requires ultrasound examination and tumor marker detection, and treatment includes radical orchiectomy combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

In daily life, you should avoid unfavorable factors such as prolonged sitting and high temperature environment, and choose breathable cotton underwear. If you find that the testicles have continued to swell for more than 1 week, are accompanied by pain or texture changes, you must seek immediate medical attention from a urology department. Delayed treatment of testicular enlargement caused by pathological factors may lead to reproductive dysfunction or tumor metastasis, and early intervention is the key.