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Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord twists, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle. The most common symptom in children is sudden, severe testicular pain. The testicle may be higher than usual in the scrotum, and vomiting may occur. In newborns, pain is often absent; instead, the scrotum may become discolored or the testicle may disappear from its usual place.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Severe testicular pain, elevated testicle
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms
Treatment
- ·Physically untwisting the testicle,
Complications
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Outlook
- ·Generally good with rapid treatment
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