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I have minor testicle pain (easily bearable) after facing trauma there, i'll get it checked soon if it doesn't stop but can this be testicle torsion?

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Dr. answered

Torsion: Torsion can happen after trauma . Usually excruciating pain not relieved on supporting the testis. You will need physical examination to determine this.

Answered 8/7/2017

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Dr. answered

Unlikely: Testicular torsion is usually excruciating pain rather than low grade discomfort. However it can only be ruled out after a proper physical examination and possibly an ultrasound scan. Please see your doctor or visit an A&M clinic as soon as possible.

Answered 8/19/2017

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Dr. answered

Not likely : However other potentially testicle threatening nasties such as testicular haematoma probably also need to be rapidly excluded here so I agree with giving prompt priority to examination as soon as possible

Answered 8/19/2017

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Probably not: Less likely than just bruising from the direct trauma. Usually the pain from a torsion is particularly intense. Torsion does sometimes follow a trauma but it is unclear if this is actually a cause or that men who develop a torsion falsely link a minor trauma to the start of the pain. If you are worried, the safest thing to do is to get it checked in person.

Answered 8/19/2017

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See below: Though testicular torsion usually occurs spontaneously, it can occur after trauma to the area. Symptoms: pain of variable severity, swelling, tenderness, high-riding position of the affected testicle, nausea. Most common age group 12-18. In the case of torsion, prompt evaluation within hours of pain onset and surgical correction needed. Nearly all other causes of testicular pain treated medically.

Answered 9/1/2017

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