Teste Talk

It's and today we're talking about something else that can cause scrotal pain - Orchitis!

Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles that can cause similar symptoms as testicular torsion. This
includes things like testicular or scrotal pain, nausea or stomach aches, and testicular swelling. It can also cause fever or pain when peeing.

Orchitis can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, including sexually transmitted infections. Mumps is
also a common viral cause of Orchitis.

It's important to get any scrotal or testicular pain checked by your doctor to correctly diagnose and receive treatment as soon as possible!

Make the call instead of losing your ball.

It’s Movember!! November is known around the world as Men’s Health Awareness Month. is a charity and movement focused on mental health and su***de prevention, as well as testicular and prostate cancer! We’ll be participating with the University of Alberta Medical School team this year, running 60km to raise awareness for these important causes! As always, November will be full of posts on testicular cancer, how to talk about it, and what to do if you’re worried about it. Happy movember! 🥸

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It’s and this week we’re back to talking about testicular torsion!!
⚽️ Torsion is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone with testicles, but is most common in ages 13-18
🏀 Signs and Symptoms commonly include sudden, severe testicular/scrotal pain, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and a high-riding testicle
⚾️ Surgical treatment for torsion is very effective, but needs to happen within 4-6 hours from the onset of symptoms for the best chance of saving the testicle
🎾 If you experience the signs and symptoms of torsion lasting 2+ hours, don’t delay! Make the call instead of losing your ball, and head to the nearest emergency room

Did you know that 1 in 250 males will be diagnosed with testicular cancer at some point in their lifetime, and that testicular cancer is most common in 15-34 year old men? Testicular cancer is also very treatable if caught early! This is why it’s so important to know what to look out for, and to keep up with your testicular self-exams (look back a post for info on this!) Stay tuned for upcoming posts where we will talk about all things testicular cancer.

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Testicular torsion is a medical emergency. Know the signs and symptoms so you can spot it quickly and save your ball! If you notice any testicular changes, talk to your doctor or a trusted adult. If you experience severe pain for more than 2 hours, go to the nearest emergency room.

Don’t delay - Make the call instead of losing your ball.

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