What is acute testicular torsion?

When it comes to testicular problems, many men are more sensitive. Especially now that the term "pain in the testicles" is popular, it makes men pay more attention to the testicular problem. There are many testicular diseases, and the main symptom is usually pain. This pain is common, and it is not easy to identify the specific cause of the testicular pain. For example, acute testicular torsion is a relatively rare symptom. So what is acute testicular torsion?

Testicular torsion is one of the common acute diseases in the scrotum. It can occur in newborns to 70-year-olds, and 65% occur between 12 and 19 years old. Generally, there is vigorous activity a few hours before the onset of the disease, or the testicles have been subjected to external force. Severe testicular pain occurs suddenly during sleep or quiet time. This is the first symptom of this disease and one of its main diagnostic bases. Some patients are accompanied by nausea and vomiting, scrotal swelling, and obvious tenderness. For patients who suspect or cannot rule out testicular torsion, surgical exploration and reduction and fixation should be performed as soon as possible to save the testicles and protect spermatogenesis. It is generally believed that the testicular rescue rate can reach 80% for those who undergo testicular torsion within 6 hours, but only 20% for those who undergo treatment after 24 hours. Even if the testicle can be preserved, the function of the affected testicle is often damaged.

The testicles are more mobile in the scrotum and are protected by a tough white membrane, so the chance of closure injury is relatively small. Testicular injuries are mostly related to violence, car accidents, etc. After injury, the testicles are severely painful, nausea, vomiting, and even fainting or shock. During physical examination, there are swollen testicles, unclear contours or scrotal congestion, and obvious tenderness. B-ultrasound and CT are not only helpful for the diagnosis of this disease, but also can clarify the location and range of testicular injury.

Testicular pain is very annoying for male friends. You don’t know how painful it is until you feel it. All men who have experienced testicular pain will find it unbearable. Therefore, men must prevent testicular diseases, especially the terrible disease of acute testicular torsion. They should pay attention to protecting their testicles and try not to wear pants that are too tight.