Testicular torsion

Alternative names:

torsion of the testis

Symptoms:

• sudden onset of severe pain in one testicle with or without history of predisposing event
• swelling within one side of scrotum (scrotal swelling)
• nausea/vomiting
• light headedness or fainting

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

• testicle lump
• blood in the semen

Signs and tests:

• extremely tender and enlarged testicular region--more commonly on the right
• elevation of testicle on affected side