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DS 14 has a lump in his testicle...advice???

56 replies

Overseasmom100 · 31/07/2019 23:03

Told me tonight he could feel a lump. I checked yes a lump you can grab prob bit bigger rhan a marble. Has no pain no discomfort just felt it.

Hoping it's just a cyst but guessing should get checked by GP

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loobylou10 · 31/07/2019 23:21

Thank the lord no one else seems to agree with you @Gingerkittykat. Sad state of affairs if we all felt like you do. Hope all is ok OPThanks

mineofuselessinformation · 31/07/2019 23:21

It's probably a hydrocele, which is a benign cyst filled with fluid, but of course as you know already, it's best to get it checked out by a GP.
Gingerkitty, you really need to get a life. Accusing a concerned mum whose son has confided in her is seriously out of order.

AltheaVestr1t · 31/07/2019 23:21

Not weird or inappropriate at all...in fact that’s a weird and inappropriate comment. OP is a parent, checking his or her child who has a medical issue. It would be weird to not do it. Hmm

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AltheaVestr1t · 31/07/2019 23:24

No, beloved offspring! I cannot possibly assist you with your worrying medical issue...it’s on your privates...that would be weird and inappropriate. Never mention those areas again!!

bernietaupinspen · 31/07/2019 23:25

@Gingerkittykat

Your boundaries involve not checking a problem your child has with their body? Would you check a lump on their arm? Their leg? Armpit?

Fucking weird.

AlexaAmbidextra · 31/07/2019 23:40

Your 14 year old allowed you to examine his testicle? Extremely inappropriate for you to do that.

Don’t be fucking ridiculous. She’s his mother.

Gingerkittykat · 31/07/2019 23:41

It's clear my thinking is not the same as everyone elses here so best I bow out of this discussion.

TheFormidableMrsC · 31/07/2019 23:42

Jesus Christ, I've seen some things on MN, but this is the first time I've seen somebody suggest that there is something perverted (because that IS the suggestion) about a frightened CHILD asking his mum to check something on his body. I'd be more worried about how my own mind if that's how it works.

OP, I wish him well, thank goodness he was able to confide in you and felt confident in doing so. I hope it turns out to be absolutely nothing Flowers

BagelDog · 31/07/2019 23:44

Glad he is able to bring things like this to you. Yes definitely GP - very very likely something unexciting but don’t be surprised if you get a 2 week wait referral - always a bit scary but I think any testicular lump ticks the boxes for this. Remember the aim is that at least 97% of 2ww referrals are for benign things and it means he will he referred and seen and scanned ASAP.

Likethebattle · 01/08/2019 00:15

Yep GP ASAP. My brother had testicular cancer a few years back. They gave him anti-biotics first then when they didn’t help and ultrasound and blood tests showed it was cancerous. The gp said the earlier you seek assistance the better you can be treated. Most likely though this is nothing as he’s so young but always check and I think it’s great that your done felt comfortable enough to show you.

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AlwaysCheddar · 01/08/2019 06:45

Wow ginger kitty, that’s ducked up thinking!!

SimplySteveRedux · 01/08/2019 06:50

I think it's great he asked you to check it, you clearly have a respectful, loving relationship. Agree, likely a cyst, had a few myself as a teen, don't be surprised if they want an ultrasound doing pronto though. Better to ultra cautious.

SimplySteveRedux · 01/08/2019 06:50

To be

BenWillbondsPants · 01/08/2019 06:53

Your 14 year old allowed you to examine his testicle? Extremely inappropriate for you to do that.

Don't be so fucking ridiculous.

OP, yes of course he needs to see a GP. Cysts are pretty common.

VikVal · 01/08/2019 06:59

@Gingerkittykat

😳 Ermmm...wtf? The OP is his mum and he was scared...honestly...wtf?

Take him to GP and tell him not to worry more than likely a cyst but I now for you it must be extremely worrying so just get him an appointment asap like the walk in clinic that most GP surgeries run every morning.

FurnitureAndBackgammon · 01/08/2019 13:31

It's clear my thinking is not the same as everyone elses here so best I bow out of this discussion.

Yes, please do and never ever have children

Hope you managed to get an appointment, OP.

VictorianWoman · 01/08/2019 13:38

@Gingerkittykat please tell me you are not planning on procreating? What a nutjob😵

marvellousnightforamooncup · 01/08/2019 13:46

OP you should have put rubber gloves on and poked him with a stick, not actually examine your own, worried son for medical reasons.

Galaxygirl93 · 01/08/2019 14:17

I think well done to your boy for telling you and not being embarrassed or scared to do so x hope all is ok!

catmummy1 · 01/08/2019 14:28

Ignore the stupid comments coming from only one other poster.

What a lovely relationship you and your son have. I have a son and would hope he can come to me about things like this instead of sitting there worrying on his own!

Yes, see a GP, fingers crossed nothing serious. Good Luck! X

MegaClutterSlut · 01/08/2019 14:57

Mn never ceases to amaze me with the amount of batshit crazy.....

Op you done the right thing. My ds had a lump too but by the time we got the docs appt it had gone, they thought it was a cyst. (Dh has had one too) It was dh that didn't want to check ds's testicles, he felt weird about it Hmm but done it in the end and I would too if he'd asked me!

Pannalash · 01/08/2019 15:09

Give your head a wobble Ginger Hmm

LoafofSellotape · 01/08/2019 15:16

@Gingerkittykat please tell me you are not planning on procreating?

I think it's safe to safe to say they don't have children and if they do then they aren't teens yet.

Hope it works out ok OP x

dontgobaconmyheart · 01/08/2019 15:38

I would have just advised him it was likely nothing (as it is likely nothing) and told him I'd book a GP appointment as they are the best person to check it.

No specific judgements on having checked Op, if he has asked you to and you are comfortable, I wouldn't have been really but in large part due to the fact that if you're not medically qualified thee isn't much point.

Fantastic he felt comfortable discussing it with you OP, you have done something right there.

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