“Testicular torsion regret?”
I had a testicular torsion and I, unfortunately, waited 2 whole days. I had pain and I vomited but I didn't know it was something serious. I didn't Google it well enough so I didn't know what it was I just waited for the pain to go away, and so I waited until 1 day later in the night I Googled again because the pain got less but it was still there. It was annoying and I had swelling and then I found out I had a torsion. I decided to go to the doctor in the morning and hope that it is something else but i knew that it was an torsion and every website said get treated in 6 hours or the testicle dies so I knew I'm screwed. I went to the doctor and I had surgery like 50 hours later after it happened, would my testicle be alive if i went in the night when I found out? Because I had returning blood flow so it didn't get removed but weeks later it shrunk and died. I've been feeling sad and depressed because I could've easily prevented this by looking it up better than I did and maybe go to the doctor in the night. Im 16 and I never experienced something like this, I have trouble moving on with this I just want to be happy again.
Male | 16 years old
Medications: None
Conditions: Testicular torsion
5 Answers
I'm sorry that you went through that. We all make mistakes that we regret. Your body and your health are the most important things in life. The good news is that you will develop and function normally with one testicle. Sexually, there should be no issues at all. If you're really self-conscious, there are prosthetic testicles that can be implanted, just for cosmesis.
Start Counseling. This is PTSD. Consult Functional Medicine. Start Acupuncture with Moxibustion.
See this link. Might be helpful...
https://blog.uvahealth.com/2017/04/03/how-to-cope-with-losing-a-testicle/
and
https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/16/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-losing-a-testicle-8142279/
https://blog.uvahealth.com/2017/04/03/how-to-cope-with-losing-a-testicle/
and
https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/16/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-losing-a-testicle-8142279/
I am so sorry to read that you had to go through this unfortunate suffering with some long-term consequences. The way you are feeling now is just natural under these circumstances. I would suggest to start out with some psychotherapy to alleviate your bad feelings, but if symptoms continues beyond 6 weeks or get worse, then please your doctor to discuss/consider antidepressant treatment.
It sounds like for some reason you cannot talk openly with your parents to get advice and support? Sounds like this was a fairly serious health scare and you could benefit from guidance counseling to explore your feelings and ways to cope.
