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What sort of tube-like structure would you feel across the front/upper portion of testes? tubes feel swollen & better upon waking in morning? ideas?

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Epididymis: The tubelike structure above the testis is the epididymis. It is very prone to inflammation and can become quite sensitive and tender when inflamed.

Answered 1/27/2014

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A member asked:

What sort of tube-like structure would you feel across the front/upper portion of testes? tubes feel swollen & better upon waking in morning? ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Krick answered

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