dead left testicle

[ricky96]

Hi i m 21 yrs old and i m really confused whether i should remove my left testicle or not.Actully on the month of feb i had a severe pain in my left testicle and my left testicle swells up in size.i consult doctr he gave me some painkillers and antibiotics after taking those medicines my left testicle size decreases and nw it is small in size i had done four times color doppler study it shows no blood flow on left testicle and small lith present on left testicle.i had also feel that a peanut size lump on left testicle whenever i touched that lump i feel pain.i also observed that my left testicle is hard as compared to other testis.i want 2 know that is there any solution so that blood flow comes again in my left testicle and i also want to know if i remove my testicle what will happen whether it will suffering from any disorder? can any one help me with dis problem plz.

[Ben_01]

Hi I am 21 2 years ago my left testicle died from being twisted , I than when for an operation to tighten the right side so that the same thing does not happen . The doctors told me that the left testicle would just get much smaller and leave my system , it did get slightly smaller but has never left . I have been to the doctor twice to check this out (last 6 months back) and the doctor tells me it's okay for now . Is it something I should worry about ? Check up often ? Or how long should it take for the testicle to get smaller and leave my system ?

[Dr J Singh]

Hi,
In my opinion, if it has been confirmed through a color Doppler that there’s no blood supply to the testis, then it makes sense to get it surgically removed as otherwise there are other risks like any infection in the dead tissue can spread to other parts of the body increasing the chances of septicemia. I’ll suggest you to consult your urologist for the same and discuss this option. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.