Testicular Ischemia
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When sudden, intense pain appears in a testicle, it is worth knowing who to see: testicular ischemia, which is usually due to a torsion that interrupts blood flow, is an emergency assessed by the urologist and, in children, the pediatric surgeon.
It consists of the reduction or interruption of the blood supply to the testicle, which puts the tissue at risk if it is not treated quickly.
Common symptoms: sudden, strong pain, swelling or redness of the area, and sometimes nausea or general discomfort.
When to see a doctor? It is a situation that requires immediate attention; with sudden, intense testicular pain, it is not advisable to wait, and the recommended thing is to seek urgent medical evaluation to preserve the function of the organ.
Data on 548 doctors who treat testicular ischemia
Which specialist treats testicular ischemia?
Testicular ischemia is treated by a pediatric surgeon or a urologist, specialists who can act quickly given this emergency. In children, a pediatrician may also assist with the initial assessment. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in testicular ischemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Frequently asked questions
What is testicular ischemia?
When sudden, intense pain appears in a testicle, it is worth knowing who to see: testicular ischemia, which is usually due to a torsion that interrupts blood flow, is an emergency assessed by the urologist and, in children, the pediatric surgeon.
Which doctor treats testicular ischemia?
Testicular ischemia is treated by a pediatric surgeon or a urologist, specialists who can act quickly given this emergency. In children, a pediatrician may also assist with the initial assessment. Find these specialists.