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Will i loose a testicle if i don't get treatment for testicle torsion right away? there is no cremasteric reflex on my left testicle.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Brouwer answered

Possibly!: Testicular torsion is an emergency! without urgent treatment you could possibly lose that testicle. Even with urgent treatment there is a chance that testicular function can be significantly altered. Get to the er asap!

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: When torsion occurs surgery is indicated to prevent strangulation of that testicles and relieve severe pain.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

Will i loose a testicle if i don't get treatment for testicle torsion right away? there is no cremasteric reflex on my left testicle.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Brouwer answered

Dr Krick agreed

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Krick agreed

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Is it normal to have cresmaster reflex in only one testicle ? does the reflex cause torsion?

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My testicles rise up when I have to defecate..Does this mean that my cremasteric reflex is also normal? I know this is not the cremasteric reflex test

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Yesterday my right testicle rotated to a weird position and caused mild discomfort. I was able to put it back in place naturally. No swelling, color change, vomiting, fever, etc. No cremasteric reflex in either testicle, not sure if I had it before?

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I had a orchiopexy on left testicle and orchiectomy on right to fix torsion is the orchiopexy permanent and will it mean I will never get a torsion again im very worried about losing my last testicle Is there anything I should avoid to help prevent?

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Weeks after surgery testicular torsion my left testicle that twisted is located high in my scrotum and a little hard while my right is loose and feels normal, is this normal?

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