Testicular infection or torsion

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

Blood in semen	Male reproductive anatomy	Male reproductive system	Male urinary tract
Testicular torsion repair - series

• Sudden onset of testicle pain (in one or both testicles) with or without a previous event
• Scrotal swelling
• Extreme tenderness to pressure on the testis

• Fever
• Chills or chilling sensation
• Discharge (fluid) from penis

• Testicle lump
• Blood in the semen
• Nausea and vomiting
• Light-headedness or fainting
• Blood in the semen
• Pain with urination
• Pain with intercourse or painful ejaculation
• Groin pain

Physical examination is often enough to diagnose testicular torsion, orchitis, and epididymitis. Radiographic tests may be required to tell the difference between testicular torsion and infectious causes of testicular pain. Often, tests will be needed to determine the cause of infection.

Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Advanced Urologic Surgeons, Mt. Vernon, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.