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Testicular Injury Definition
Common names:
  • Injured Scrotum
  • Injured Testicle
  • Injury of the Scrotum
  • Injury of the Testicle
  • Painful Scrotum after Injury
  • Painful Testicle after Injury
  • Scrotal Injury
  • Scrotum Pain after Injury
  • Testicle Pain after Injury
  • Testicular Injury
What is a testicular injury?
A male with a testicular injury has damage to the testicle, caused by an injury. Injuries to the scrotum and testicle are usually caused by blunt force, but may also be caused by sharp objects. The most common cause of testicular injury is a sports injury. Images

What are the symptoms of a testicular injury?
Symptoms of a testicular injury may include testicular pain, testicular swelling, testicular tenderness, abrasion or laceration to the scrotum, bruise to the scrotum, or redness of the scrotum. Images

How does the doctor a treat a testicular injury?
Treatment for a testicular injury may include rest, scrotal support, wound care, antibiotics, surgery, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain.

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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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