As the name implies, a dislocated testicle is a condition when the testicles or testicles are twisted. As a result, blood flow from the abdomen to the testes is blocked. Although anyone can experience it, the condition of dislocated testicles is more prone to attack teenagers who have just entered puberty, as well as men who inherit a history of dislocated testicles from their family. In fact, dislocated testicles must be treated by a doctor to prevent more serious side effects, such as testicular loss or reduced fertility. However, if you experience these conditions while out in the wild or in remote areas, try to remain calm and assess the situation. After that, try to secure the position of the dislocated testicle and find the nearest clinic, especially since your testicle can only be saved if treated immediately.
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Part 1 of 2: Minimizing Injury and Discomfort
Step 1. Recognize the symptoms of a dislocated testicle
If a dislocated testicle is a condition you've never had before, try to recognize the symptoms so that when the problem occurs, you can immediately see a doctor to minimize the potential for severe damage, such as testicular loss. Some of the symptoms of a dislocated testicle to watch out for are:
- Sudden and intense pain in the scrotum
- Swelling of the scrotum
- Pain in the abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- The position of the testicles feels higher than usual
- The position of the testicles feels odd
- Pain when urinating
- Fever
Step 2. Seek help immediately
When you have a testicular injury, seek help immediately within six to eight hours of the injury, especially since after that time window, the damage will become more difficult to treat. In particular, getting treatment as soon as possible can minimize your risk of testicular loss or difficulty having children afterward.
- Identify the presence or absence of a cell phone signal. No cell phone signal is a common problem, and to get a signal, you usually have to move to the highest ground in the area.
- If you're having trouble getting a cell phone signal in the wild, try approaching the nearest ranger station. Generally, they have satellite phones and medicines that you can take before the medical specialists arrive.
- Because a dislocated testicle requires medical treatment and even surgery, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Step 3. Please take pain medication
Generally, a dislocated testicle will be very painful. To control the pain before you can see a doctor and get the right treatment, try taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
- Take aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen to relieve your pain.
- Ibuprofen or naproxen sodium can help relieve swelling that appears.
Step 4. Secure the position of the testicles
Testicles that are not securely positioned in the scrotum can easily be dislocated. Therefore, secure the position of the testicle before you go out in the wild to prevent further sprains.
- Wrap a towel or other clean cloth around the injured testicle. Do this so that the position of the testicles becomes more stable.
- Keeping the testicles stable and secure can relieve discomfort that occurs when you sit or walk.
Step 5. Rest as much as possible
Since any movement or activity that is too intense can dislocate the testicle, rest as much as possible to minimize the risk.
Before walking to the ranger station or moving to a safer location, take some time to rest. Trust me, doing it will make your body and mind calmer
Step 6. Reduce your movement
If you must move to a ranger station or move to a safer location, walk as slowly as possible into the area to prevent further sprains of the scrotum, as well as to relieve any discomfort.
- If possible, walk on a flat surface and be careful with your steps.
- If you don't have to walk alone, rely on the people around you as you walk.
Step 7. Drink as much as needed
Consuming excess fluids puts pressure on your bladder and genital area. As a result, the process of urinating can be painful afterward. Therefore, drink enough so that the dislocated testicle does not feel more painful.
If you are taking pain medication, drink as much water as you can, as far as pushing the medication into your digestive tract
Step 8. Try manually repositioning the testicles
If you're having trouble finding a doctor, especially when you're in a very remote area, try manually repositioning your testicles. However, understand that this procedure is quite risky and can cause intense pain.
- Grasp the testicles with both hands as if you were holding a book.
- Rotate the testicle from the midline of the body outward, or from the medial side to the lateral side. In particular, make movements as if you were trying to open the book you are holding.
- If the process is too painful, or if you experience negative symptoms such as vomiting or even feeling like passing out afterward, stop doing it.
- Remember, the process should not be done to replace medical treatment methods.
- This process can be said to be successful if the pain you feel subsides, and if the position of the testicle is lower.
Part 2 of 2: Preventing Sprained Testicles
Step 1. Understand your risks
Knowing the risk factors that you have of course can reduce the possibility of a dislocated testicle. Although the cause of testicular sprains in some cases is not clear, the following risk factors are thought to increase your chances of developing it:
- Age. In particular, the problem of dislocated testicles most often affects infants and adolescents who have just hit puberty.
- Defects of connective tissue within the scrotum.
- Injury to the scrotum.
- Family history of dislocated testicles.
- A history of testicular sprains throughout your life.
Step 2. Protect the testicular area
Generally, testicles can be dislocated after a minor injury, or even while sleeping! To protect him from these risks, you can wear jockstrap or similar underwear.
- Wear a jockstrap while doing sports that have the potential to cause your body (including your testicles) to collide with another player's body, such as soccer.
- Wear briefs (very tight triangular underwear) or boxer-briefs (very short underwear that is also tight) to support the testicles and minimize the risk of injury to the area.
- Wear underwear to sleep.
Step 3. Avoid physical activity that is too intense
Sports or other intense activities can dislocate your testicles. Therefore, try to avoid activities that might change the position of the testicles and cause injury.
- If you are a runner or like to do other sports that involve running, try wearing underwear that supports the testicles to reduce the risk of dislocated testicles.
- Basically, daily physical activity is not at risk of spraining the testicles because this condition can only occur when you are sitting, standing, sleeping, or exercising. In fact, one of the symptoms of a dislocated testicle is when you wake up at night or early in the morning due to intense pain in the scrotal area.
Step 4. Keep your body temperature stable
In fact, the risk of dislocated testicles increases in cold temperatures. Therefore, try to keep your body temperature and testicles normal to prevent this problem from occurring.
- Try not to sit on cold surfaces, especially during the rainy season, which has the potential to make the weather feel colder than usual. If possible, also avoid other surfaces that do not conduct heat well, such as rocks.
- If you have to be out in the wild during the rainy season, always wear clothes that can protect your testicles from getting too cold. Also wear long pants and pants that are the right size so that the testicles are always attached to your body.
Step 5. Perform the operative procedure
In many cases, surgery can prevent a dislocated testicle. Therefore, try to discuss this possibility if you feel that you are at a high risk of developing a dislocated testicle, or if you have been experiencing this problem quite often.
- In this surgical procedure that requires you to stay in the hospital, the doctor will tie the testicles to the inner wall of the scrotum (testicle sac) to maintain its position.
- See a urologist who specializes in male genital health to discuss your treatment options.
Tips
In fact, dislocated testicles are common in boys between the ages of 10 and 25
Warning
- Immediately consult a doctor when time permits. The sooner you go to the doctor, the faster and more effective the treatment process will be. As a result, you will minimize the risk of more serious problems.
- If you see a doctor and treat it within a maximum of six hours after the injury, your testicle has a 90% chance of healing. After six hours, unfortunately your cure percentage has decreased by 40%.
