One testicle is larger than the other, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. Because the human body is not a completely symmetrical structure, the size difference is not particularly obvious. If you suddenly find that the size difference between the two testicles is too obvious, you need to consider pathological conditions.
1. Abnormal enlargement of the testicles:
Diseases that cause testicular enlargement include acute epididymitis, hydrocele, testicular torsion, epididymal tumors, etc., and corresponding treatments can be taken for different diseases. Acute epididymitis usually requires enhanced anti-infection treatment, and levofloxacin, co-trimoxazole, etc. can be used. Hydrocele usually requires puncture and fluid extraction. Testicular torsion usually requires scrotal ultrasound to determine the testicular blood supply. Most cases require orchiotomy and exploration. The decision on whether to retain the testicle is based on the intraoperative situation. Epididymal tumors are often treated with surgery, including tumor resection and epididymectomy.
2. Abnormal testicular shrinkage:
The shrinkage of the affected testicle is mainly seen in atrophy after testicular torsion treatment, testicular atrophy after treatment of acute mumps orchitis, and testicular atrophy caused by varicocele. This situation usually cannot make the testicles larger, and if the atrophied testicle affects the function of the contralateral testicle, surgical removal may be considered.
