Question 1

do i have a way to untwist testicular torsion?

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Manual rotation.: Non-surgical correction can sometimes be done by manually rotating the testicle in the opposite direction (outward, towards the thigh).  If this is initially unsuccessful, a forced manual rotation in the other direction may correct it.  Manual detorsion is successful in 26.5% to 80% of patients.  This is a surgical emergency that needs immediate therapy but with good chance of success.

Question 2

tips on avoiding testicular torsion surgery? positioning to untwist?

Accepted Answer

Manual rotation.: Non-surgical correction can sometimes be done by manually rotating the testicle in the opposite direction (outward, towards the thigh).  If this is initially unsuccessful, a forced manual rotation in the other direction may correct it.  Manual detorsion is successful in 26.5% to 80% of patients.  This is a surgical emergency that needs immediate therapy but with good chance of success.

Question 3

what is testicular torsion?

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Twisted Junk: Testicular torsion is the twisting of the cords that run from the body to the testicle. This twisting cuts off the bllod supply and if not corrected, the testicle suffocates and dies. It is critical that the torsion be fixed within a few of onset.

Question 4

how to get testicular torsion?

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Unclear, but...: Real reason is unclear, but fact/experience tells it occurs in men with inborn poor fixation to the sac so to form so-called bell-clapper deformity of testis. While its peak age around 15-19, it may occur at any age. Based on the timing of its occurrence, it has been construed that hyperactivity of cremasteric muscles of spermatic cord may be prone to incite its twisting.

Question 5

testicular torsion how common?

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Depends on age.: Testicular torsion has two peak incidences: a small one in the neonatal period and a large one during puberty, but it can occur at any age. The incidence is estimated to be 1 in 4000 in males younger than 25 years old. Approximately 65% of cases occur in boys between the ages of 12 and 18 years.

Question 6

can testicular torsion be cured?

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Yes: Testicular torsion is a medical/surgical emergency.  Torsion refers to a twisting of the testicle on its own blood supply, effectively cutting off oxygen to the testicle. It needs to diagnosed quickly and treated quickly to prevent testicular death.  It usually presents with sudden pain in the scrotum with discoloration and swelling.  Go to the emergency room if you think you have a torsion.

Question 7

could i predict a testicular torsion?

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No, but...: Although the description of testicular torsion in urology textbook usually depicts its full-blown one-way process ; pictures, and calls for emergent attention, intermittent twisting with spontaneous untwisting is not uncommon. So, a men with highly variable degree, duration, ; interval of testicular pain of acute onset with variable nausea ; referring pain to inguinal region deserves alert for it.

Question 8

what are causes of testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Bell-clapper testis: Some men have a testis that hangs loosely within the tunica vaginalis which is membrane around testis. Torsion can occur if the membrane is attached unusually high on the spermatic cord, often with a testicle which lies transversely rather than vertically. Testicle thus hangs like the clapper of a bell. Additionally, contraction of the cremaster muscle can then cause testicle to twist on it's cord.

Question 9

could testicular torsion be hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Unknown...: It is unclear if being genetic or hereditary. Clinically, this concern is irrelevant to clinical judgment and care. In fact, professional alert and vigilance will take timely action to save more testis with better outcome in managing testicular torsion.

Question 10

testicular torsion. what the heck is it ?

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Twisting of testicle: Testicular torsion is a twisting of the blood supply (spermatic cord) that feeds the testicle. When this occurs, no blood is supplied to the testicle and it will die. This will require surgical removal of the testicle if not treated promptly. It is a medical emergency.

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