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Can you have kids with a retractile testicle?

Men with one undescended testicle can still have children, but their fertility is lower than normal by roughly half. If they have surgery to correct it, especially when younger, their fertility is about the same as if they never had a problem.

Can a 4 year old have testicular torsion?

Torsion can happen to boys and men of any age, but is most common in 12- to 18-year-olds. It can happen after strenuous exercise, while someone is sleeping, or after an injury to the scrotum. Often, though, the exact cause isn’t known.

When should I be concerned about retractile testes?

Treatment. If your child has retractile testicles, he should be examined by a physician with yearly physical examinations. If there are any concerns about the position of your child’s testicles he should be seen by a urologist. Surgery is not recommended.

Does retractile testicle cause pain?

In young boys a retractile testicle is a testicle that moves between the groin and scrotum. This may seem alarming but it’s not a health risk. The testicle most often moves back down into the scrotum on its own, but sometimes may require a painless move by the hand.

How do I know if my toddler has testicular torsion?

Symptoms can include a painful, red and swollen scrotum, and nausea and vomiting. If the condition is not treated quickly, it can lead to loss of the testicle….The scrotum may be:

  • Painful (the pain is often very severe)
  • Red.
  • Swollen.
  • Firm (in a baby)
  • Bruised (in a baby)
  • Closer to the groin.

What are the symptoms of testicular torsion in toddlers?

Although each child may experience symptoms differently, the following are the most common symptoms of testicular torsion.

  • Scrotal (involving the scrotum) pain or tenderness, swelling, bruising, firmness, redness and/or high-lying testicles.
  • Nausea and vomiting.

Why do kids balls retract?

Retractile testicles In most boys, the testicles can move in and out of the scrotum at different times, usually changing position as a result of temperature changes or feelings of fear or excitement. If the testicles move in and out of the scrotum and do not stay ascended, this is known as retractile testicles.

What causes testicular pain in toddlers?

The most common causes of acute scrotal pain in children and adolescents include testicular torsion, torsion of the appendix testis, and epididymitis (table 1).