Testicular Issue??

The testicles are mobile inside the scrotal sac, so maybe they both were over to one side when you noticed the empty skin. He was in the bath, so maybe he got cold and they moved around a bit. The other day I was changing my son's diaper and I freaked out because it looked like they weren't there at all, and I couldn't feel anything in there, but he was just cold and when he was relaxed in the warm bath later on all was where it should be. So I guess my point is to check again and see if it's still like that, and if maybe they are both over to one side. Also, ask him if he's hurt himself recently (sports, kicked, fell on something, etc.) and if he has any discomfort. You could then call your pedi's office and speak to the nurse to see if this is suspicious and warrants an appointment. The more information you give the nurse the better they'll be able to address your concern. Hope all is well!

You never noticed this before? If this is new, take him to the doctor. You don't have to scare him with details, just say we have a doctor appointment. My kids never asked why they went to the doctor, they just did.

Usually one hangs lower than the other but he might have one that hasnt descended.. It would be a good idea to have your pediatrician take a look. My oldest was about that age when I noticed the same thing and it turned out he had a hernia, once he had the surgery his nut went back to normal.

Yes, get it checked. Both my son (at age 2) and my husband (as a teenager) had something called a hydrocoele. It's basically a water-filled sac in the testicle, usually on 1 side, that can be caused by the hole not closing when the testicle descends. It's not a very big deal, but they do usually need to do day surgery to correct it.

Hi J.,

My hubby just had the flu and he told me he could tell he had a fever because his testicles were trying to run away! When the body gets hot, the testicles hang lower to protect themselves. Just like when the body gets cold, they shrivel up and try to get closer to the warmth of the body.

Hope this helps

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