Originally Posted by HexagonSun
from wikipedia:
"A simple surgery will correct and prevent testicular torsion. It can be done in an emergency situation after determination that the testicle is cut off from blood supply or as an outpatient procedure for patients who have experienced frequent episodes with testicular torsion."
tell your lazy doctor to get off his ass and bust out the scalpel.
My son (10 YO and an avid swimmer) had a surgery correcting and preventing a reoccurence of a testicular torsion ten days ago. He insists on swimming again this week. When I grow up, I hope to be as hardcore as he is.
One side, usually happening to the left testicle, pain aside, is no big deal except for the need of a surgery within 4 hours. Both entangled at the same time are way more difficult to fix.
The doctors pointed to the evidence that any physical activty can cause it to it and while allowing swiming when stitches dissolve, banned biking for the month.