VARICOCELE /HYDROCELE
Both testicles seem swollen/enlarged for years — not sure if this is varicocele or something else
I’m 16 and I’ve had this issue since around Class 10 (now in Class 12). Both of my testicles/scrotum seem enlarged/swollen equally, and the whole area looks much bigger than what seems normal. It sometimes feels heavy or uncomfortable, especially after standing for a long time.
At first I thought it might be varicocele, but from what I’ve read, that usually affects one side more, so now I’m confused.
I’m worried because I’ve seen stuff online about fertility problems and surgery, and it’s stressing me out. I’m also honestly pretty shy about getting checked, so I wanted to ask here first.
Does this sound like varicocele, hydrocele, or something else?
Can exercise/cold showers help, or is that nonsense?
What usually happens when a doctor checks this — physical exam, ultrasound, both?
I know Reddit isn’t a diagnosis, but I’d really appreciate honest advice from anyone who’s dealt with something similar.