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Most people with testicular torsion will need to be evaluated in an emergency room. Seek medical attention for severe pain on one side of the scrotum that persists for more than a few minutes, especially if it is associated with swelling, nausea and vomiting. Again, it is very important that a correct diagnosis be established, especially to eliminate the possibility of testicular cancer.
Prognosis
The testicle will usually recover quickly and completely if the condition is corrected immediately. If the blood supply to the testicle is cut off for a prolonged period, the testicle may need to be removed surgically. Most men who have had testicular torsion will have normal fertility and sexual function.
Additional Info
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway Leawood, KS 66211-2672 Phone: (913) 906-6000 Toll-Free: (800) 274-2237 http://www.familydoctor.org/
American Urological Association 1000 Corporate Blvd. Linthicum, MD 21090 Phone: (410) 689-3700 Toll-Free: (866) 746-4282 Fax: (410) 689-3800 http://www.urologyhealth.org/
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