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The following diagnostic tests may be performed:

Treatment may include:

  • Untwisting of the testicle (performed by an experienced doctor)
  • Simple surgery to fix testicular torsion (if untwisting is unsuccessful)
  • Antibiotics for infections
  • Pain medications to relieve discomfort
  • Surgical drainage or removal of an abscess (rare)
  • Surgery for a varicocele, a hydrocele, or spermatocele, particularly if the varicocele is contributing to infertility
Prevention:
  • Prevent injury by wearing an athletic supporter during physical activity, especially contact sports.
  • Prevent sexually transmitted diseases by wearing condoms and following other safe sex procedures.
  • Perform testicular self-exams monthly if you are at risk of testicular cancer. See testicular self exam.
  • Make sure that children have received the MMR vaccine (a combination vaccine for mumps, measles, and rubella).

If you are diagnosed with chlamydia or another STD, all sexual partners should be notified, examined, and treated if infected.
References:
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Kodner C. Sexually transmitted infections in men. Prim Care. 2003; 30(1): 173-191.

Dogra V. Acute painful scrotum. Radiol Clin North Am. 2004; 42(2): 349-363.

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