pain in your scrotum and testicle? If you have you may be suffering from a Testicular torsion, which is also known as, a Testis torsion. This is a serious medical emergency that requires surgery immediately to save the testicle. Testis torsion happens when the spermatic cord that provides blood flow to the testicle that turns and becomes twisted. Usually cold temperatures, a medical condition, exercise can cause testis torsion it also can be caused when the person is a sleep, when the testis grow rapidly
reactive hydrocele, resulting in the misdiagnosis of acute epididymitis or epididymoorchitis. Torsion of the appendage is a self-limited condition that responds best to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and comfort measures such as limited activity and a warm compress. As the appendage infarcts and necroses, the pain resolves. Such torsion can recur because five appendages potentially may experience torsion (appendix testis, appendix epididymis, paradidymisorgan of Giraldes, superior and inferior
Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the male’s testicles first then spreads to other parts of the body. It most commonly spreads to the lymph nodes after it spreads throughout the testicles. Testicles are part of the male’s reproductive system that makes testosterone, the male hormone, and sperm. It is treatable and can usually be cured. The signs of testicular cancer are lumps, swelling, and pain in your testicles. You can check for these lumps yourself, but it is better and more
Garage door torsion springs allow the door to open and close easily and smoothly. They are also the most important and dangerous parts on a garage door due to the extreme tension they are under. If one or both of the springs are not functioning properly, the door may not open all the way or even at all. Garage doors, as with any other mechanical gear around the home, require regular maintenance in order to stay in peak condition. To keep your garage door in top form, you need to attend to lubricating
The LIVESTRONG Foundation, formerly known as the Lance Armstrong Foundation, founded by Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner and metastatic testicular cancer survivor, helps people living with cancer to connect with the services they need and advocates for cancer research across the globe (Korth, 2005). I chose to write about this foundation because of my own cancer diagnosis in 2010. Having received a copy of LIVESTRONG Guidebook Planner And Journal from a friend as a gift upon my
Introduction In this report an investigation was about testicular cancer, what it is, who it affects. Treatments available, ways to manage it and a define way to run a campaign successfully. I will also talk about a campaign I am going to run. 1. Testicular cancer Usually the cells within the testicle grow in a control manner but occasionally they grow in an abnormal way causing the testicles to change shape and size. With the help of the pituitary gland the main male sex hormone testosterone
health and illness prevention by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient to help their current health concerns and /or issues (Berman et al. 2010). In the case of a 29-year-old male, he has been diagnosed with a testicular tumour and has reported symptoms of urinary retention, incontinence and pain. A care plan was devised and education was given to allow the patient to achieve his goals. Berman et al. (2010, p.183) describe the nursing process as a ‘systematic
"Whoosh!" was the sound of the wind blowing into his face as he raced through the mountain's monstrous decent. As he raced through the Pyrenees, he thought about everything that had occurred in the past couple of years of his life. He felt his heart pounding as he pedaled through the dirt and rocks. Cycling is a tough sport that only certain athletes can endure. The long and painful climbs up a 2,000 foot hill are not the easiest things to do, but certain athletes have done well enough to call themselves
MedicineNet, Initials. (2007, September 24). Male reproductive problems: penis disorders. Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=42668&pf=3&page= MedicineNet, Initials. (2009, September 21). Male reproductive problems: testicular Disorders. Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=42669&pf=3&page=1 Web MD, Initials. (2009, August 21). The Male reproductive system. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/male-reproductive-system
1. Introduction Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is the most common genital disorder identified at birth. The main reasons for treatment of cryptorchidism include increased risks of impairment of fertility potential, testicular malignancy, torsion and/or associated inguinal hernia [1]. Approximately 1% of males have undescended testes, 80% of them are clinically palpable and 20% are non-palpable. The term ‘nonpalpable testes’ implies that they cannot be detected on physical examination;
threatening conditions.Any life of limb threatening illness or injury for which immediate treatment is necessary and need to be seen immediately.For examples, active seizures,respiratory circulatory failure,compromised airway ,arterial bleeding and testicular torsion with severe