Testicular Torsion

Testicular torsion occurs when a

testicle

rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the

scrotum

. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can occur at any age, even before birth.
Testicular torsion usually requires emergency surgery. If treated quickly, the testicle can usually be saved. But when blood flow has been cut off for too long, a testicle might become so badly damaged that it has to be removed.
Symptoms

Pain in testicles

  • In one side

  • Acute

common

Abdominal pain

  • Lower, In the bottom right region, In the bottom left region

or Groin pain

common

Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

common

Lump or swelling in testicle sac

  • Swollen testicle

  • Tender

common

Risk factors

Family history of testicular torsion

or Previous history of testicular torsion

Testicular injury or trauma

or Exercising

Treatment
A testicular torsion must be treated with surgery, although an emergency room doctor may try to manually untwist the cord. Even in these cases, surgery will be needed. During surgery for testicular torsion, the surgeon will untwist the testicle, restoring blood flow to the area.
Recommended specialist

If you have Testicular Torsion, then visit a urologist as soon as possible.

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