 [ Symptoms ] 17 years old with a lump on left testicle what do i do now  1 5 months ago i began to feel a slight lump in my left testicle the lump is not considerably bigger but seems to have spread over a larger area of the testicle the night before last i started feeling a very slight aching in my left groin area it seems to be related to my testicle but i can not be sure i do not feel like i can just tell my parents about this i would like to know if there is another way i can get it checked out by a professional before telling my parents any advice is appreciated [ Disease ] protonix is now available as a generic so you may want to talk to your pharmacist to see if it is available and if your health care provider will approve the generic for you to try it may be a little cheaper and it has been on the market for a few months if you are taking protonix for gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd you might also consider lifestyle modifications that could reduce your risk of heartburn 1  eat small frequent meals 2  avoid foods e g spicy fatty acidic foods and drinks caffeinated and carbonated beverages that trigger acid reflux 3  wait at least two hours after meals to lie down 4  elevate your bed a few inches 5  lose weight 6  avoid smoke and alcohol consumption 7  avoid tight fitting clothing 8  avoid stress 9  keep a heartburn journal of your acid reflux events also there are certain medications that can contribute to heartburn keep a personal medication list and review this list with your pharmacists and your health care provider against the list of medications that can contribute to heartburn