Q: how can you prevent testicular torsion?

Orchiopexy.: Testicular torsion causes an interruption in blood supply that is characterized by extreme pain. The only way to truly prevent this condition is to undergo orchiopexy, which is a surgical procedure where the testicle is anchored to the lining and muscular layer of the scrotum. This is usually performed in cases of torsion or in undescended testicle.

Question 1

why do one of the testicles goes upper than the other after orchidopexy for testicular torsion? and after 6-8 weeks does it really goes down to the level as the other?

Accepted Answer

: One testicle can be lower than the other normally. Wear a good support underwear and you will be fine.

Question 2

testicular torsion how common?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what is average testicular torsion pain duration?

Accepted Answer

Pain from torsion: Typically pain from torsion lasts about 6 hours. Then, once the testis tissue has died, the pain goes away. It's imperative to seek immediate medical care if you have severe pain in a testicle. Time to save it is limited.

Question 4

is it possible for a testicular torsion happen without pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually not.: Testicular torsion created an interruption in blood supply that is characterized by extreme pain. Even temporary or intermittent torsion elicits this pain. There are situations where it is possible that the pain cannot be sensed (such as in nerve/spinal injury) or that intermittent torsion and bouts of testicular ischemia are perceived as a different kind of pain (abdominal pain).

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Spermatic cord twist: Testicular torsion is actually the abrupt twisting of the spermatic cord attached to the testicle. Blood flow to the effected testicle is disrupted during torsion. This is an emergency and needs immediate urologic care to diagnose and restore the blood flow to the testicle. Surgery is required to expose the spermatic cord/testes and untwist the cord. Left untreated the testicle will infarct.

Question 6

how common is torsion? what are the chances of testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Toesion: Twisting of testicle blood supply. Very painful; go to er immediately if sudden testes pain could be torsion.

Question 7

what is partial testicular torsion? and what are the symptoms of it?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent pain: Intermittent or partial testis torsion is when the testicle twists less than the 720 degrees required to cause a full torsion and then untwists. It presents with intermittent, debilitating pain (bent-over pain) of sudden onset and sudden relief. It is a risk factor for full torsion and a procedure can be due to prevent this (scrotal orchidopexy).

Question 8

can testicular torsion kill you?

Accepted Answer

No: But would kill your progeny, you don't want to have it or not treat it when it starts, wish you well and good luck

Question 9

is there a cure for testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Yes + treat soon: Torsion can be intermittent or more commonly torsion leaves spermatic cord twisted with blood flow through testis arrested. Torsion can be cured/corrected if treated asap. This means an operation to untwist testis and fix it with sutures to the inner scrotal wall. Untreated results in testicuular death. Correction in < 6hours usually has a happy outcome, seldom in torsion is older than 12 hours.

Question 10

how can you prevent testicular torsion?

Accepted Answer

Orchiopexy.: Testicular torsion causes an interruption in blood supply that is characterized by extreme pain. The only way to truly prevent this condition is to undergo orchiopexy, which is a surgical procedure where the testicle is anchored to the lining and muscular layer of the scrotum. This is usually performed in cases of torsion or in undescended testicle.

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