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Testicular Health
This page is about
Testicular (balls) Torsion (twisting)
The information on these pages is used with permission from Testicular Torsion (testicularhealth.info) where you can find this and lots more information about testicular health.
Click the image to find out about testicular lumps (takes you to a different site, click back button to come back)
What you need to know about testicular(balls) torsion (twisting)
Testicular torsion is the painful twisting of the testicle (ball). The twist cuts off the blood supply of the testicle.
This is an emergency. If left for more than 6 hours the testicle will die.
Most common in new born babies and 11 to 18 year olds however, testicular torsion affects 1 in 800 men, and it can happen at any age.
Testicular pain can be caused by testicular torsion which is a medical emergency. The more people know, the more balls can be saved!
SYMPTOMS
Testicular torsion usually presents itself with pain around your ball. The pain is usually strong and severe and it may seem to move into your lower abdomen or groin. It might make you want to vomit and it may even hurt when you are resting.
trong ongoing ball pain?
bdomen (tummy) pains?
omiting or nausea?
ven aching during rest?
If you notice any of these symptoms, take action and arrange to see your doctor It could SAVE your ball!
STEPS FOR TAKING ACTION
If you feel pain, don't panic! It may not be torsion, but to be safe, read below and take the appropriate course of action!
If you have testicular pain and any of the other symptoms and the pain is severe
- tell a responsible adult and
- go to the emergency department
If however the pain in your testicle is not that severe
- tell a responsible adult and
- make a note of the time
- if the pain is still there in an hour go to the Emergency Department
If the pain goes away within the hour and was severe or worrying
- make an appointment to see your family doctor
Visit Testicular Torsion (testicularhealth.info) for more information.
You can find lots more information on the Testicular Torsion (testicularhealth.info) pages.
The Healthier Together Team and NENC Child Health and Wellbeing network would like to acknowledge Testicular Torsion (testicularhealth.info) for allowing us to use their infomation on this site.
