Post Date December, 03 2023
What does a normal "egg" look like?
The term "egg" usually refers to the testis and the epididymis attached to the upper and posterior sides of the testis.
Testicles are two slightly flat oval bodies that hang on either side of the scrotum. Typically, one side is slightly larger than the other, and the right side is slightly higher than the left. The testicles of adults have an average length of about 4-5 cm, a width of about 2.5 cm, and a front and rear diameter of about 3 cm. They are shaped like pebbles of the same size.
However, testicular size is related to factors such as race and height, and there are significant differences between different races.
What is "egg" used for?
The main function of the testis is to produce sperm and secrete male hormones, which dominate sperm production. Sperm is produced from the testis, processed in the epididymis, and matured. The entire process takes 3 months. When a man is about 14 years old, his testicles begin to produce sperm, and by the age of 40, his testicular function gradually decreases.
If "Egg Egg" has these four major abnormalities, you may need to go to a hospital
"My egg hurts!"
Many boys can tell you from personal experience that if the testicles are significantly injured by external forces (such as ball games, riding injuries, or being kicked), the feeling of egg pain will definitely be unforgettable. Although this taste is brief, it is as painful as an electric shock to the bone marrow.
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A 20-year-old freshman in Wuhan played basketball after dinner. He was awakened by lower body pain in the early morning and went to a doctor after enduring the pain for 13 hours. The doctor found that his testicles were completely twisted and necrotic, and he had to be completely removed, completely losing his fertility. The doctor said that there is only 6 hours of golden rescue time for testicular torsion. Go to the hospital early, maybe there is still a way.
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"The testicles themselves rarely experience pain on their own, and if you feel pain, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner.". Inflammation such as epididymitis and orchitis is often the cause of pain, as well as redness and swelling.
Testicular torsion is also a possible cause of pain. "Most cases occur in men aged 10-25 years, with 65% of cases occurring in adolescents aged 12-18 years. The incidence of cases under 25 years is about 1/4000. Sudden and severe pain and swelling often occur during the onset of the disease.".
Generally, emergency surgery is required. If treated within a few hours, eggs can usually be preserved. If delayed for a long time, it can cause permanent damage and affect fertility. When blood flow is cut off for a long time, serious damage can occur, and removal is not necessary. Therefore, for men, it is important to pay attention to the pain in the "important parts" between their legs.
"Why are my eggs on one side much larger than the other?"
Typically, one testicle is slightly larger than the other. There are some people who have been growing up from childhood, with one side of the testicle being very small and soft, while the other side has compensatory hyperplasia, with significant differences. This is congenital unilateral testicular dysplasia.
"One testicular injury can also cause one large and one small testicle, resulting in intratesticular hemorrhage and hematoma, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the testicle and gradual atrophy, which is significantly smaller on the opposite side.";
Some people develop parotitis with orchitis as children. The virus destroys the epithelial cells of the seminiferous tubules in the testicles, causing atrophy of one testicle, resulting in a larger and smaller testicle.
"If the testicles on both sides have been symmetrical in the past and suddenly have a significant enlargement on one side, accompanied by fever and local pain, it may be orchitis or epididymitis.".
Testicular deviation is mostly caused by diseases such as hydrocele of the testicular sheath, testicular tumors, and epididymal tuberculosis. If these diseases are not treated promptly, they can also cause low sperm and semen quality, affecting fertility. Timely go to the hospital for urological examination and treatment.
"My scrotum is swollen!"
The symptoms reflected by the scrotum as a "coat" for protecting eggs and an "air conditioner" for sperm development environment also deserve attention.
If curved and dilated veins can be seen on the surface of the scrotum, they are often caused by varicocele. Severe varicocele can cause infertility and require surgical treatment if the symptoms are significantly severe.
Edema of the scrotum may be a part of systemic edema, or may be caused by local factors such as inflammation, allergic reactions, obstruction of venous blood or lymphatic drainage, etc.
In addition, scrotal eczema can also cause scrotal swelling.
"I only have one egg?"
A normally developing man has two testicles. If you find that there has always been only one egg inside the scrotum, it is likely that you have cryptorchidism.
Cryptorchidism is a congenital malformation of the genitourinary system, which refers to the absence or only one testicle in the scrotum of a male infant after birth.
Generally, men with one testicle can also have normal fertility, but can produce hundreds of millions of sperm per day. Compared to men with two testicles, men with only one testicle are likely to have a decrease in their personal sperm reserves.
You have cryptorchidism. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for treatment in a timely manner. Generally, cryptorchidism requires early treatment.
It is not meaningful to consider treatment beyond the age of five and may require resection. Treatment within the age of five can also ensure that the normal testicular function is not affected. If the cryptorchidism is not treated for a long time, the possibility of cancer and tumor is relatively high, and it is easy to worsen. In severe cases, it can also lead to diseases of the other testicle.
Based on various considerations, we hope that you can go to the hospital as soon as possible for expert observation and then conduct symptomatic treatment.
