A testicular ultrasound is a low-risk procedure that is used to diagnose a range of medical issues, such as testicular torsion, testicular cancer, and epididymitis. This article will look at the uses of testicular ultrasound, what to expect during the procedure, and how to prepare for a scan. An ultrasound is a medical procedure that uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the body. The images can help a doctor to diagnose an illness or injury. A testicular ultrasound, also called ultrasound imaging of the scrotum, looks specifically at the testicles. The testicles are part of the male reproductive system. Their primary purpose is to create sperm and hormones. Testicles are contained within a sac called the scrotum. The ultrasound procedure is safe, very low-risk, and non-invasive. The examination takes place entirely outside the body. A testicular ultrasound is used to investigate a range of problems with the scrotum, testicles, or epididymis. A doctor may recommend a … [Read more...] about What happens during a testicular ultrasound?
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Ultrasound scans: How do they work?
An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. It is suitable for use during pregnancy. Ultrasound scans, or sonography, are safe because they use sound waves or echoes to make an image, instead of radiation. Ultrasound scans are used to evaluate fetal development, and they can detect problems in the liver, heart, kidney, or abdomen. They may also assist in performing certain types of biopsy. The image produced is called a sonogram. The person who performs an ultrasound scan is called a sonographer, but the images are interpreted by radiologists, cardiologists, or other specialists. The sonographer usually holds a transducer, a hand-held device, like a wand, which is placed on the patient's skin. Ultrasound is sound that travels through soft tissue and fluids, but it bounces back, or echoes, off denser surfaces. This is how it creates an image. The term "ultrasound" refers to sound with a frequency that humans cannot hear. For … [Read more...] about Ultrasound scans: How do they work?
Testicular cancer: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Male sex hormones and sperm are produced in the testicles - a pair of male sex glands, also known as gonads. Testicular cancer, or cancer of the testes, occurs in these organs. Testosterone controls the development of the reproductive organs, and other male physical characteristics. Although testicular cancer is uncommon compared with other cancers (0.7 percent of all cancers), it is the most common cancer in males aged between 15 and 35 in North America and Europe. 8,000 American males are diagnosed, and 390 die each year in the United States from this disease. The incidence of testicular cancer in Caucasian males in the U.S. has more than doubled over the last four decades, and has recently started to rise among African-American males. Experts are not sure why people of different ancestries have varying incidence rates. In most cases, the patient finds the cancer himself. Sometimes, it is discovered by doctors during a routine physical exam. Anyone who notices anything unusual … [Read more...] about Testicular cancer: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
What You Need to Know About This Men’s Cancer
This week is Men’s Health Week so let’s take a look at some serious conditions that affect men’s health. Testicular cancer is a disorder I chose to write about because, in my opinion, this potentially serious condition is not gaining enough awareness among men. Although prostate cancer has received a great deal of media attention and government support as a health promotion issue, testicular cancer has lagged behind. Testicular cancer occurs in younger men but no age is immune to this type of cancer. The risk of developing this disease increases if you have a first-degree relative who has or had testicular cancer, if you are Caucasian, have a history of an undescended testicle, or if you eat a diet high in nitrates. The best way to evaluate your current risk is to regularly self-examine your testicles. Self-examination is especially important if you have a positive family history of the disease. This can be accomplished the next time you have a shower or a bath by … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About This Men’s Cancer
Defending Against Men’s Cancer
Slowly, but surely, men are becoming more motivated to get the facts on health care and reduce their future health risks. It’s about time; according to the National Population Health Survey, men are far less likely than women to consider overall health, weight, and disease prevention. It comes as no surprise that men also tend to visit their doctors far less often than women and that men are less involved in natural health care and preventive approaches. Many women feel they have to nag their male mates to get yearly checkups. Even so, I’m pleased that this tide is slowly turning. When considering a man’s future health, prevention of cancer should be top of mind. In terms of cancer awareness, there are three major arenas to focus on: detection, awareness, and lifestyle approaches. From dietary choices and supplements to lifestyle changes and exercise, there are several natural approaches that can be implemented to greatly reduce the risk of cancer and beat the … [Read more...] about Defending Against Men’s Cancer