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A member asked:

Should i go to the er if i can twist my testicle inside my scrotum? it has caused me minimal pain but i'm worried.

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Yes: Torsion of the testicle is an emergency condition that can cause cut off the blood flow to the testicle and the death of the testicle.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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