Testicular Torsion (Acute Scrotum)

Testicular torsion is an emergency in which the cord that supports the testicle twists on itself and reduces or cuts off the blood flow to it. It is the best-known cause of acute scrotum, that is, sudden and severe scrotal pain.

Warning signs: sudden, intense pain in one testicle, swelling of the scrotum, nausea, and, at times, abdominal pain.

When to seek care? Immediately; sudden and severe scrotal pain should be treated as a medical emergency without waiting.

Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the physician who evaluates and treats this condition. Recognizing the signs and seeking care without delay is the most important thing in these cases.