Kartik Singh Kartik Singh Asked 6 months ago

Does testicular torsion pain come and go?

I've been experiencing sudden, sharp pain in my testicles, but it sometimes disappears completely. It's confusing and worrying. Does testicular torsion pain come and go, or is it usually constant?

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Rajiv Vyas Rajiv Vyas Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I have read that sometimes it can twist and untwist on its own, which makes the pain come and go, but this is a major medical emergency. Do not try to treat this with any home remedies or diet changes. Please get to an emergency room immediately if you suspect torsion.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it can happen if there is intermittent torsion where the testicle twists and untwists. My doctor at Lilavati hospital explained that you should never ignore even temporary relief. Go straight to a good hospital emergency room and ask the doctor for a Doppler ultrasound.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My husband's colleague had something similar where the pain subsided and he ignored it, which was a huge mistake. Just like we need regular tracking for thyroid, sudden acute pain like this requires instant doctor follow-up. Please don't wait for the next episode of pain.

Pradeep Hegde Pradeep Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My body comes up with a new ache every week, but testicular pain is nothing to joke about. If that pain is coming and going, don't wait for it to come back worse. Get it checked before it becomes a permanent issue.

Rahul Mishra Rahul Mishra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, you must be feeling so confused because the pain stopped and you feel fine now. But please don't take this lightly because torsion can cut off blood supply very quickly. It is much better to get it checked by a urologist right away just to be absolutely safe.

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Intermittent testicular torsion can indeed cause pain that comes and goes, as the testicle partially rotates and then returns. However, this still requires immediate medical evaluation to prevent permanent damage. Please seek a doctor's advice immediately rather than waiting for the pain to return.

Sachin Kulkarni Sachin Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, sometimes the pain just goes away and we think everything is fine. But intermittent torsion can be very risky, and it can twist fully anytime. Please consult a doctor immediately, don't ignore it thinking it cured itself.

Tarun Saxena Tarun Saxena Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I went through a similar terrifying episode where the sudden pain stopped before I reached the hospital, and I felt so foolish. But the doctor validated that it was indeed partial torsion and needed fixing. Please don't feel embarrassed, just go get an ultrasound done.

Manohar Lal Manohar Lal Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please go to the hospital right now. Even if the pain is gone for a bit, it needs to be checked by a doctor immediately to avoid any complications.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If you are having severe pain down there, don't waste time researching online. Even if the pain has temporarily stopped, testicular torsion is a time-sensitive emergency that needs surgery within hours to save the testicle. Head to the nearest casualty department immediately.

Ishaan Chawla Ishaan Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Listen bro, don't stress too much but also don't sit at home. Sometimes the testicle twists and untwists by itself, which explains the coming and going pain. Just go to a clinic and let a doc take a look, it is better to be safe than sorry with these things!

Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can come and go, but that is actually a trap. It means the blood flow is getting cut off periodically. Stop waiting around and go straight to the ER, this is a surgical emergency.

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