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How can you care for your child's torsion of the appendix testis?
- Have your child stop, change, or take a break from any activity that causes pain or soreness. Your child may not feel like being active for a few days.
- Put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your child's skin.
- Have your child wear snug underwear or compression shorts. These help support the area. Your child can use an athletic supporter if it helps relieve the pain.
- Ask your doctor if you can give your child acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Torsion of the appendix testis in teens: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your teen has severe or increasing pain.
- Your teen notices a change in how his testicles look or are positioned in his scrotum.
- Your teen notices new or worse swelling in his scrotum.
- Your teen has symptoms of a urinary problem, such as a urinary tract infection. These may include:
- Pain or burning when he urinates.
- A frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
- Pain in the flank, which is just below the rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back.
- Blood in his urine.
- A fever.
Watch closely for changes in your teen's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your teen does not get better as expected.
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