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How does testicular torsion happen in sleep? what makes them twist when you sleep still? do they twist on their own?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Testis twists itself: Testis twists itself due to the combined effect of uneven contraction of cremasteric muscle around the cord and its inadequate inborn fixation leading to its anatomical

Answered 11/24/2016

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

No answer: No body knows definitely what causes testicular torsion although there are several speculations in the process.

Answered 3/29/2016

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A member asked:

How does testicular torsion happen in sleep? what makes them twist when you sleep still? do they twist on their own?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Lin answered

Dr. Ashu Syal answered

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