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My testicle are shrinking and a had testicular torsion surgery two weeks back thy can do it for hours is it healthy?

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Testicular torsion: Even within four hours of the onset of pain, there could be some damage to the testicle. The lack of blood flow can cause damage and cause the testicle to shrink.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My testicle are shrinking and a had testicular torsion surgery two weeks back thy can do it for hours is it healthy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Luntz answered

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