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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Testicular trauma | |||
| synonyms = Testicular injury | |||
| field = [[Urology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Scrotal pain]], [[swelling]], [[bruising]] | |||
| complications = [[Testicular torsion]], [[testicular rupture]], [[infertility]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Blunt trauma]], [[penetrating trauma]], [[sports injuries]], [[assault]] | |||
| risks = [[Contact sports]], [[motor vehicle accidents]], [[physical assault]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[ultrasound]] | |||
| differential = [[Testicular torsion]], [[epididymitis]], [[orchitis]] | |||
| prevention = [[Protective gear]] in sports | |||
| treatment = [[Pain management]], [[surgery]] | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with prompt treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Testicular Trauma''' is a medical condition that involves injury to one or both of the [[testicles]], the male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. | '''Testicular Trauma''' is a medical condition that involves injury to one or both of the [[testicles]], the male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Testicular trauma can occur as a result of direct force to the scrotum, such as during sports, fights, or accidents. It can also occur due to a sudden and forceful contraction of the muscles in the groin area. | Testicular trauma can occur as a result of direct force to the scrotum, such as during sports, fights, or accidents. It can also occur due to a sudden and forceful contraction of the muscles in the groin area. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of testicular trauma can vary depending on the severity of the injury. They may include: | The symptoms of testicular trauma can vary depending on the severity of the injury. They may include: | ||
* Pain and swelling in the scrotum | * Pain and swelling in the scrotum | ||
* Nausea and vomiting | * Nausea and vomiting | ||
* Abdominal pain | * Abdominal pain | ||
* Blood in the urine | * Blood in the urine | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of testicular trauma typically involves a physical examination and may also include imaging tests such as an [[Ultrasound|ultrasound]] or a [[Computed Tomography|CT scan]]. | Diagnosis of testicular trauma typically involves a physical examination and may also include imaging tests such as an [[Ultrasound|ultrasound]] or a [[Computed Tomography|CT scan]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for testicular trauma depends on the severity of the injury. Minor injuries may be treated with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medications. More severe injuries may require surgery to repair damage to the testicle. | Treatment for testicular trauma depends on the severity of the injury. Minor injuries may be treated with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medications. More severe injuries may require surgery to repair damage to the testicle. | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Prevention of testicular trauma involves wearing protective equipment during sports and other activities that pose a risk of injury to the groin area. | Prevention of testicular trauma involves wearing protective equipment during sports and other activities that pose a risk of injury to the groin area. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Testicular Torsion]] | * [[Testicular Torsion]] | ||
* [[Testicular Cancer]] | * [[Testicular Cancer]] | ||
* [[Epididymitis]] | * [[Epididymitis]] | ||
[[Category:Medical Conditions]] | [[Category:Medical Conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||
[[Category:Men's Health]] | [[Category:Men's Health]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:48, 3 April 2025
| Testicular trauma | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Testicular injury |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Scrotal pain, swelling, bruising |
| Complications | Testicular torsion, testicular rupture, infertility |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, sports injuries, assault |
| Risks | Contact sports, motor vehicle accidents, physical assault |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, ultrasound |
| Differential diagnosis | Testicular torsion, epididymitis, orchitis |
| Prevention | Protective gear in sports |
| Treatment | Pain management, surgery |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Generally good with prompt treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Testicular Trauma is a medical condition that involves injury to one or both of the testicles, the male reproductive organs located in the scrotum.
Causes[edit]
Testicular trauma can occur as a result of direct force to the scrotum, such as during sports, fights, or accidents. It can also occur due to a sudden and forceful contraction of the muscles in the groin area.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of testicular trauma can vary depending on the severity of the injury. They may include:
- Pain and swelling in the scrotum
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in the urine
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of testicular trauma typically involves a physical examination and may also include imaging tests such as an ultrasound or a CT scan.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for testicular trauma depends on the severity of the injury. Minor injuries may be treated with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain medications. More severe injuries may require surgery to repair damage to the testicle.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of testicular trauma involves wearing protective equipment during sports and other activities that pose a risk of injury to the groin area.
