What can be mistaken for testicular torsion?

Conditions that may mimic testicular torsion, such as torsion of a testicular appendage, epididymitis, trauma, hernia, hydrocele, varicocele and Schönlein-Henoch purpura, generally do not require immediate surgical intervention.

How do you know if you have bell clapper syndrome?

Diagnosis: Torsion should be suspected in any boy with acute scrotal/testicular pain. The testis and scrotum are swollen, tender and erythematous. Normal landmarks (epididymis) may not be palpable because of the swelling.

How do you know if your testicle has died?

When the testes die, the scrotum will be very tender, red, and swollen. Often the patient won’t be able to get comfortable. Any pain or discomfort in the testes is a sign to get medical help right away. Call your doctor even with no swelling or change in skin color.

Can you feel testicular torsion?

If you have a testicular torsion, chances are you’ll know it. You’ll feel a sudden, possibly severe pain in your scrotum and one of your testicles. The pain might increase and decrease but generally won’t go away completely.

How do you know if your balls are tangled?

The most common sign of testicular torsion is sudden, severe pain on one side of the scrotum. The testes should be about the same size. If one side quickly becomes larger than the other, this can be a problem. Change in scrotum color, especially redness or darkening, is also a problem.

Is testicular torsion an emergency?

Testicular torsion is an emergency condition. It happens when the spermatic cord, which provides blood flow to the testicle, rotates and becomes twisted. The twisting cuts off the testicle’s blood supply and causes sudden pain and swelling.

Can fall allergies cause testicular torsion?

Testicular torsion affects about 1 in 4,000 males under the age of 25, but it can be present at birth and occur at any age. In addition to an overlap of COVID-19 and flu, it appears that we’ll be adding fall allergies to the mix in North Texas this season. With many…

How do you decide when to go to the ER?

Whenever an illness or injury occurs, you need to decide how serious it is and how soon to get medical care. This will help you choose whether it is best to: Call your health care provider. Go to an urgent care clinic. Go to an emergency department right away.

When should you go to the ER for covid-19?

At present, there’s no true therapy for COVID-19, so you should only go to the ER if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, difficulty keeping in fluids, high fever, or any feelings extreme sickness.

Should I go to the ER for a fever?

If you’re healthy, don’t have significant underlying disease, and can eat, drink, and tolerate your symptoms, there’s no advantage to going to the ER. If you’re over age 70 and running a fever, you’re in a much higher risk group and should go to the emergency room.