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I had a testicular torsion surgery 4 weeks ago, i dont feel pain in my testicles and my incision, my incision is lightly infected but the doctor said its not a concern i just have to wash it 2 times a day, can i go to the gym? i forgot to ask him?

Q: i had a testicular torsion surgery 4 weeks ago, i dont feel pain in my testicles and my incision, my incision is lightly infected but the doctor said its not a concern i just have to wash it 2 times a day, can i go to the gym? i forgot to ask him?

: By far your surgeon is best to answer your question. If you still have a nonhealing incision, I would avoid vigorous use of your legs in your workouts as this would result in friction and sweating around the testicular and scrotal regions.

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By far your surgeon is best to answer your question. If you still have a nonhealing incision, I would avoid vigorous use of your legs in your workouts as this would result in friction and sweating around the testicular and scrotal regions.

Answered 12/12/2021

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A member asked:

I had a testicular torsion surgery 4 weeks ago, i dont feel pain in my testicles and my incision, my incision is lightly infected but the doctor said its not a concern i just have to wash it 2 times a day, can i go to the gym? i forgot to ask him?

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