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Baine

I thought it might be nice to share some useful medical info with you guys out there.  This weeks topic:




Testicicular Torsion (info from WebMd.com)


Testicular Torsion


What Is Testicular Torsion?


Within the scrotum, the testicles are secured at either end by a structure called the spermatic cord. Sometimes, this cord gets twisted around a testicle, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle. Symptoms of testicular torsion include sudden and severe pain, enlargement of the affected testicle, tenderness, and swelling.


This condition, which occurs most often in young males less than 25 years of age, can result from an injury to the testicles or from strenuous activity. It also can occur for no apparent reason.


How Is Testicular Torsion Treated?


Testicular torsion requires immediate medical attention. Treatment usually involves correction of the problem through surgery. Testicular function may be saved if the condition is diagnosed and corrected immediately. If the blood supply to the testicle is cut off for a long period of time, the testicle can become permanently damaged and may need to be removed.

Comments (12)

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DaddyFatSack_25·
Wow, just wow\r
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BalekFekete·
T\r \r M\r \r I\r \r \r \r WebMD is a great resource, but some things just do not need to be covered. Thanks for finding one of those Baine. ;-)
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Baine·
Yay -1 already. Wait until later, since I have...hit on a nerve...wait till I find a jem stone for you guys later.
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MikeTheKnife·
You're looking for an 80's cartoon?
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Baine·
yay -2.
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doodirock·
I guess people just don't want to hear about twisty balls! lol
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DarthClem·
What about RPS? Restless prostate syndrome, for those of you non-medical people.
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doorgunnerjgs·
I have this and though it is not present too often (maybe once or twice in a week or two), it is annoying! Strange thing is that it usually hits after I've been in bed for a while. I will just be dozing off when it is THERE. I usually take a couple of buffered aspirin and it goes away fairly quickly.
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DarthClem·
I actually do get this (I think) maybe a couple of times a year. I just feel like my legs are not my own -- like they are some alien thing attached to my body. I get out of bed and walk around, maybe have some cookies and milk, then I'm able to go back to sleep.
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FatBastard·
thumbs down, I liked the other one better.
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JRock3x8·
my dad has this and its hereditary so i may end up with it someday too
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M13a77·
I get this as well. Feels like my legs are needing to move on their own but no matter how much I move them its never enough.