Testicular torsion
An emergency situation in which a testicle rotates, twisting the blood vessels that circulate blood to the testicle. The reduced blood flow causes severe pain and and some testicular swelling.
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 |
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