2019-05-05T16:11:40
Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can occur at any age, even before birth. Testicular torsion usually requires emergency surgery. If treated quickly, the testicle can usually be saved. But when blood flow has been cut off for too long, a testicle might become so badly damaged that it has to be removed. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of testicular torsion include: Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum — the loose bag of skin under your penis that contains the testicles Swelling of the scrotum Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting A testicle that's positioned higher than normal or at an unusual angle Frequent urination Fever Young boys who have testicular torsion typically wake up due to scrotal pain in the middle of the night or early in the morning.