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testicular torsion (assessment findings and symptoms (nausea, vomiting,…
testicular torsion
assessment findings and symptoms
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
blood in semen
lumps
difficulty in walking
nursing management and health education
elevate scrotum
avoid straining
give analgesics
use icepacks to relieve discomfort
place patient on bedrest
causes
rapid growth during puberty
injury
weak connective tissue in scrotum
strain and lifting heavy objects
risk factors
neonate
bell clapper derfomity
age<25 yrs
medical and surgical management
surgical repair
ochlectomy
untwist the spermatic cord
diagnostic tests
urine tests
imaging of scrotum
physical examination
pathophysiology
the testis twist on the spermatic cord thus interrupting its blood supply.
the torsion causes ischaemia to the testis leading to necrosis
defination
twisting of the spematic cord carrying blood to testicle