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The Urology Forum have been answered by urologists from Henry Ford Health System and by Dr. Kevin Pho.
Question Title: Ruptured TesticleForum: The Urology Forum
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| Hello. I was wondering what possible damage to a testicle would be caused from a normal blow/kick there? Is it usually just a lot of pain but no permanent damage? Or does one usually become sterile. Thanks = Dear Bob, The answer to your question depends on what you define as a “Normal Blow”. Injury to the testicles after mechanical trauma can range from pain that resolves, to rupture of the tunica albuginea (the outermost layer of the testicle) which would require surgical exploration and repair. For the most part, the incidence of tunical rupture or permanent injury to the testicles is rare after a normal blow/kick due to mobility of the testicles in the scrotum and the overall testicular consistency, both of which act to distribute and absorb the mechanical energy. It is more likely that one experiences pain associated with possible swelling, bruising, or development of a hematoma (collection of blood within the scrotum-also rare). Essentially, development of any of the above conditions would depend on the degree of trauma. If the blow were substantial, one could envision that a patient might become sterile. Although this is possible, it is highly unprobable especially in the absence of any other gross manifestations. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. Sincerely,
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