Some of the common symptoms of the condition include:
- Sudden testicular pain.
- Scrotal swelling and abdominal pain.
- Nausea.
- Unusual positioning of the testicles.
- Pain while urinating.
- Fever.
A physical examination will be done by the doctor. The doctor will observe the testicles, abdomen, groin, and scrotum. There will be prominent swelling of the scrotum. The doctor will physically ob...
A physical examination will be done by the doctor. The doctor will observe the testicles, abdomen, groin, and scrotum. There will be prominent swelling of the scrotum. The doctor will physically observe the tenderness of the muscles too. At Medanta, following tests can be done to identify the disease:
An immediate surgery is necessary to protect the patient’s testicles from any further damage. Immediate surgical exploration is indicated for patients with testicular torsion. There should be no delay in the treatment as the testicles can get badly damaged. The patient will be given general anesthesia, and put to sleep, to make it a painless procedure. A surgical cut will be made in the scrotum, and the spermatic cord will be untwisted. The patient may also require a surgical stitch, to attach testicles to the inside portion of the scrotum. The surgery will last for 2-4 hours.
Manual treatment can also be done, but it is an extremely delicate procedure. Manual manipulation of the twisted portion is difficult, as the patient is in acute pain. The doctor can manually attempt to untwist the testicle. The doctor will try and push the scrotum. However, a surgical fixation is still required to prevent recurrence in future.
Testicular torsion is a medical emergency. You will get very little time to prepare for a surgery. It is advisable to consult a doctor, if you start experiencing symptoms of testicular or abdominal pain. The doctor will immediately proceed with a surgery. There should be no delay in the treatment as your testicles can get badly damaged.