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Is testicle pain a problem?

There’s something called testicular torsion, which basically means a testicle has twisted on itself. It’s a medical emergency because the blood supply is cut off from the testicle, and for this reason it needs to be seen right away. 

What to look out for?

  • Severe testicle pain

  • Sudden testicle pain

  • Swelling of one testicle 

  • Tenderness of one testicle

And when in doubt, it’s always best to have it checked out.