Testicular rupture occurs when there is a very strong blow to the intimate region that causes the outer membrane of the testicle to rupture, causing very intense pain and swelling of the scrotum.
Normally, this type of injury is more common in just one testicle and in athletes who play high-impact sports, such as football or tennis, for example, but it can also happen due to traffic accidents when the testicle is pressed with great force against the testicles. bones in the pelvic region, especially in motorcycle accidents.
Whenever there is a suspicion of testicular rupture, it is recommended to go immediately to the emergency room to undergo an ultrasound examination and evaluate the structure of the testicles. If there is a rupture, surgery will be necessary to correct the injury.
Main symptoms
Testicular rupture usually causes very intense symptoms, such as:
- Very severe pain in the testicles;
- Swelling of the scrotum;
- Increased sensitivity in the testicle region;
- Bruise and bruise on the testicles;
- Presence of blood in the urine;
- Uncontrollable urge to vomit.
In some cases, due to very strong pain in the testicle region, it is also common for men to faint. Due to all these symptoms that are more intense than a simple blow, it is usually easy to identify that it is necessary to go to the hospital.
When the rupture is identified and treated within the first few hours, there is a greater success rate in repairing the injury without having to completely remove the affected testicle.
How the treatment is carried out
The treatment of testicular rupture must be guided by a urologist, however, it is almost always necessary to perform surgery with general anesthesia to stop the bleeding, remove the tissue from the dying testicle and close the rupture in the membrane.
In the most serious cases, the testicle can be severely affected and, therefore, before starting surgery, the doctor usually asks for authorization to remove the affected testicle if necessary.
What is recovery like from surgery?
After surgery for testicular rupture, you will need to have a small drain in the scrotum, which consists of a thin tube that helps remove excess fluid and blood that can accumulate during the healing process. This drain is normally removed 24 hours before the patient returns home.
After discharge, you must take the antibiotics prescribed by the urologist, as well as anti-inflammatories, not only to alleviate discomfort but also to speed up recovery. It is also recommended to maintain as much bed rest as possible and apply cold compresses whenever necessary to reduce swelling and improve pain.
The review consultation after surgery usually takes place after 1 month and serves to assess the state of healing and to receive guidance on the types of exercises that can be done.
