Question 1

how does a doctor fix testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Rotation, surgery.: 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 needing prompt manual or surgical rx. But with good chance of success.

Question 2

i had testicular torsion and i unfortunately waited 2 days, wouldve there been a difference if i went to the in doctor 36 hours instead of 48 because i first had returning bloodflow, weeks later it shrunk and died, ive been feeling sad. i didnt know?

Accepted Answer

: Earlier surgery might have saved the testicle, but impossible to know for sure. You did nothing wrong. This will not harm your fertility or sexual functioning:  one testicle is plenty! You could have a prosthesis inserted, to replace the damaged one and replicate the feel and look of a normal testicle. Discuss with your urologist, and your primary physician to address your sadness. Good luck!

Question 3

hello! 4 years ago my left testicle died due to testicular torsion and then testicular atrophy. i didn't go to the doctor and didn't removed it. but i haven't been feeling any pain and i can masturbate too! is it okay to leave it as such?

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: You  have testicular atrophy- Usually with a Torsion intervention is required. This is now 4 years ago and you have not had any issues - so you could leave it. The bigger concern is that if you had torsion on one side you could get this on your good side. So i would recommend you see the urologist.

Question 4

i lost 1 testicle to testicular torsion do i have less testosterone now? i couldve easily prevented this by going to the doctor or looking it up properly because i tried but didnt really read the websites properly are there more people like me )?

Accepted Answer

: First, it's not your fault. Delayed surgery was not necessarily why your testicle could not be saved:  some cases of complete torsion result in testicle loss even if treated very promptly. In reply to the main question, your testosterone levels undoubtedly are normal now and will remain so for your entire life. One testicle provides normal hormone levels. Your fertility also will not be affected.

Question 5

hello doctor, i have an operation of orchiopexy on right sided testicle (to resolve testicular torsion), but my left testicle is dead, shrunken due to testicular torsion happend 3 years ago, is it okay to leave dead testicle in your scrotum?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, the testicle gets smaller but it should not cause any problem.

Question 6

i'm having a severe anxiety attack because i'm having on and off pain in my left testicle and i keep thinking i have testicular torsion. i spoke to a doctor on here using the live chat thing but all he said was see a urologist, nothing else.

Accepted Answer

I am afraid: that  a doctor can't do a testicular exam  if the evaluation is on-line. If I were worried about the  heatlh and longevity of my testicle  - you better bet I would get an in-person eval done. Take care.

Question 7

doctors r/o inguinal hernia, diverticulitis, and testicular torsion. observed epididymitis. cause severe pain in ll abd. when sneezing/coughing?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: The testicle and closely attached structures (epididymis) form in the abdomen very early in life and then migrate later to outside of the body. This means that the nerve supply originates in the abdominal area -and you are experiencing this firsthand. Hopefully the treatment for epididymitis will lead to resolution. Has anything been confirmed? Good to see doc to make sure you're on track to heal.

Question 8

how to get testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can testicular torsion be cured?

Accepted Answer

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 10

could i predict a testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

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.

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I had testicular torsion and i unfortunately waited 2 days, wouldve there been a difference if i went to the in doctor 36 hours instead of 48 because i first had returning bloodflow, weeks later it shrunk and died, ive been feeling sad. i didnt know?

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Hello! 4 years ago my left testicle died due to testicular torsion and then testicular atrophy. i didn't go to the doctor and didn't removed it. but i haven't been feeling any pain and i can masturbate too! is it okay to leave it as such?

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I lost 1 testicle to testicular torsion do i have less testosterone now? i couldve easily prevented this by going to the doctor or looking it up properly because i tried but didnt really read the websites properly are there more people like me )?

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Hello doctor, i have an operation of orchiopexy on right sided testicle (to resolve testicular torsion), but my left testicle is dead, shrunken due to testicular torsion happend 3 years ago, is it okay to leave dead testicle in your scrotum?

A member asked:

I'm having a severe anxiety attack because i'm having on and off pain in my left testicle and i keep thinking i have testicular torsion. i spoke to a doctor on here using the live chat thing but all he said was see a urologist, nothing else.

A member asked:

Doctors r/o inguinal hernia, diverticulitis, and testicular torsion. observed epididymitis. cause severe pain in ll abd. when sneezing/coughing?

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How to get testicular torsion?

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Can testicular torsion be cured?

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Could i predict a testicular torsion?

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