If you are self conscious person, then you must have at one point checked your testicles to know what they are actually made of. The testicles are otherwise referred to as balls of a man and they are completely or rather hugely responsible for testosterone production and the sperm production.

The balls basically produce and store sperm cells for later use. But have you ever noticed a difference in sizes of your balls? You are not alone on this, as a matter of fact, research has it that it is completely normal for one testicle to be larger than slightly bigger than the other. In a more precise examination, the right testicle is often bigger than the left testicle and the left testicle hangs lower than the right. But if you notice a significant difference in size, then it could be due to an underlying condition.

So, in this article, we are going to have a look at what it means for a man's balls to be differently sized and when you should consider seeing a doctor. Just sit tight and enjoy this article while learning something new.

There are various reasons why a man's testicles may be differently sized and they are as follows;

1. Testicular Cancer; this is a serious cancer that arises when abnormal cells start growing in the testicles. When this happens, you might notice swellings on the affected testicle or significant difference in size and shape. This is very rare but one of the causea of differently sized testicles.

2. Varicocele; this is the dilation of the veins in the scrotum. Though this is very common and often termed harmless, it can in some cases cause testicular atrophy i.e. shrinking of the affected testicle and when this happens, you may notice a significant difference in the size of your testicles.

3. Hydrocele; this has to do with the formation of sacs that are filled with fluid around the testicles. When this happens it could appear as if one testicle is bigger than the other. Hydrocele is seen as harmless and it is believed that, it should go away after sometime and your testicle size back to normal.

4. Epididymitis; the epididymis isna duct behind the testicles. Epididymitis occurs when the duct becomes inflamed usually due to an infection or sexually transmitted infection like Chlamydia etc. This is another cause of differently sized testicles in men and when you notice other signs like painful urination, discharge from the private organ etc. You should endeavour to see a doctor for your own good.

5. Testicular Torsion; this is a medical emergency that arises when the testicle rotates and the spermatic cord twists around the veins and nerves carrying blood to the testicles thus cutting blood supply off. When this happens, you might notice a significant change or difference in size coupled with severe pain that if not attended to, might lead to death of the testicle.

When Should You Be Worried?

According to medical professionals, there might be cause for concern if the smaller testicle is paining you, or if the difference in size is so significant as it could be due to testicular atrophy. If you experience pain alongside the difgwtwnce in size, then it is definitely something that should be given attention.

1. Speed: Urinating with speed and force may cause ones urine to be foamy. The force one uses in urinating usually generate a lot of bubbles which tend to disappear quickly as it is formed in the toilet bowl.

2. Dehydration: Drinking little water can lead to dehydration and dehydration will in turn cause urine to be very concentrated. The waste products which comes out in the concentrated urine can make urine to foam.

People are advised to drink about 3 litres of water everyday and that is equivalent to about 6 - 7 sachets of "pure water" or 4 bottles of 750 ml table water.

3. Painkillers: Painkillers such as the Non-Steriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) can affect the kidneys and cause foamy urine.

Examples of NSAIDs are Ibuprofen, Alabukun, Feldene, etc. The excessive and indiscriminate use of these drugs can result in foamy urine.

Some common oral NSAIDs could be seen below: