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What does the bell clapper deformity look like ? the front of my testicles hang downard and could rotate only when touched. i am terrified of torsion
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Need to fix it soon: In Bell Clapper deformity normal attachments of testis will be missing , yes you have to be afraid of torsion (twisting ) See your doctor if you have can be fixed by simple surgical procedure that will prevent torsion and save the testes .
Answered 8/8/2015
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Is testicular torsion pain only severe and if the only time i feel slight discomfort/pain is when one testicle is touched do I need to worry?
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1 mnth back, twisted hrizontally lying right testicle to vertical.Urologist say no bell claper.No torsion.Usg normal.Still.Mild pulling pain in tissues
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These days the cords of my right testicle get slightly swollen and hard and automaticaly go away on their own in minutes, they dont give any pain even if touched , im very scared that one day torsion will occur and i would be rushed to the hospital?
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