What are the causes of torsion of testes?

Torsion of testes, or testicular torsion, is a painful condition where the testicle rotates and twists the spermatic cord that supplies blood to it. This can reduce or cut off the blood flow and cause damage or loss of the testicle.

The exact causes of testicular torsion are not clear. Most cases can be attributed to the testicle’s failure to strongly attach to the scrotum at birth, allowing the testicle to rotate inside the scrotum. Occasionally, testicular torsion is attributed to minor trauma to the scrotal area.

Some factors that may increase the risk of testicular torsion include:

– Being between the ages of 12 and 18
– Having an undescended testicle
– Having a family history of testicular torsion
– A traumatic injury to a testicle
– Prior testicular injury or surgery
– Rapid growth during puberty
– Low temperatures

Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. If you have sudden, severe pain in one of your testicles, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If left untreated, testicular torsion can lead to serious complications such as infection, infertility, or cosmetic deformity.