What causes intermittent testicular torsion?

What causes intermittent testicular torsion?

The condition is mainly related to a congenital condition due to a bell clapper deformity that causes the testicle to twist suddenly around its cord leading to testicular ischemia and possibly infarction [1].

How is intermittent testicular torsion treated?

Surgical repair, or orchiopexy, is usually required to treat testicular torsion. In rare cases, your doctor may be able to untwist the spermatic cord by hand. This procedure is called “manual detorsion.” Surgery is performed as quickly as possible to restore blood flow to the testicles.

Can intermittent testicular torsion fix itself?

Prompt treatment can prevent severe damage or loss of your testicle if you have testicular torsion. You also need to seek prompt medical help if you’ve had sudden testicle pain that goes away without treatment. This can occur when a testicle twists and then untwists on its own (intermittent torsion and detorsion).

Does pain from testicular torsion come and go?

When one side has torsion, the other testicle is at higher risk for torsion. Both sides need to be evaluated and possibly treated. Not all scrotal pain is a torsion. Pain that comes and goes may be due to other causes, which also need to be evaluated.

What happens if testicular torsion goes untreated?

Testicular torsion causes sudden pain and swelling in the scrotum or lower abdomen. This is an emergency situation — if left untreated, the condition can lead to a permanently damaged or dead testicle which must then be removed.

Can you have a baby after testicular torsion?

Unfortunately, testicular torsion, most often than not, can lead to reduced fertility or infertility too. In close to 1/3 of cases, there is a reduction in sperm count below normal after suffering torsion, disabling a man to father a child.

Is testicle pain an emergency?

Sudden, severe testicle pain needs immediate medical care. Call your provider right away or go to an emergency room if: Your pain is severe or sudden. You have had an injury or trauma to the scrotum, and you still have pain or swelling after 1 hour.