Testicular damage refers to the fact that the soft tissue of the scrotum is relatively fragile and tender, so its resistance to damage is poor. Under the action of external force, it will lead to testicular damage, tearing or rupture, perforation, etc. It is accompanied by damage to the sheath, spermatic cord, and scrotal wall. This symptom is common in young adults. The main causes include trauma, knife or gunshot wounds, industrial or agricultural machinery injuries, and self-mutilation.
Testicular injuries can be divided into blunt and sharp injuries according to different etiologies. Sharp injuries are often caused by direct injuries such as bullets and knives; Injuries are often caused by falls from heights, external force blows, or straddle injuries.
Symptoms of testicular damage:
After testicular injury, ecchymosis can be seen locally, and it will also be accompanied by severe pain. The pain in the testis can radiate to the perineum, abdomen and waist. The main manifestation is testicular pain. After trauma, the testis is swollen and the surface is bruised. It is hard and swollen on palpation.
Injury types can be divided into testicular contusion, testicular rupture, testicular dislocation, testicular open injury, testicular torsion, etc.
Severely painful testicular damage can cause nausea and vomiting.
If the testicle ruptures due to damage, it may also cause the tunica albuginea to rupture.
How to treat?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that testicular damage is mostly related to stagnation of qi and blood. Mainly remove blood stasis.
1. Disharmony of liver and collaterals
Efficacy and indications: soothe the liver and collaterals, clean up residual evils.
The prescription uses citron, red peony, psyllium, Alisma, cumin, etc. to add or subtract.
2. Damp-heat stasis type
Efficacy and indications: promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing heat and removing dampness.
The prescription uses the addition and subtraction of frankincense, angelica, sophora flavescens, cork, safflower, etc.
3. Qi stagnation and phlegm coagulation type
Efficacy and indications: soothe the liver and regulate qi, resolve dampness and eliminate phlegm.
The prescription uses Bupleurum, Angelica, Paeoniae Alba, Poria, Lychee and other additions and subtractions.
In short, the treatment of testicular injury needs to be based on its clinical manifestations and related examinations to determine the type and extent of the injury, so as to choose the appropriate treatment method. Treatment may affect its normal function, and even lead to shock and life-threatening.
Does testicular damage affect erectile function?
If the damage is severe, it may affect erectile function. Because erectile function is supported by the body’s androgens, and the place where androgens are produced is precisely the testicles.
If the testis is severely damaged, the ability of the testis to produce androgens will decrease, and the levels of androgens and free androgens in the blood system will be greatly reduced. As a result, the hormone endocrine support for penile erection is insufficient, that is, endocrine erectile dysfunction.
This situation is also uncommon in clinical practice. Due to severe testicular damage, the level of hormones decreases, and libido and erectile function decrease. or lost. So pay attention to the health of the testicles, protect important organs from trauma, and further protect erectile function.
Daily Care:
Pay attention to the use of sharp objects with caution in daily life, and you need to take precautions when riding at high altitudes, which will help reduce the triggering factors of testicular damage.
If injury has occurred, care needs to be taken to prevent complications.
Get more rest, exercise more, and strengthen your physique, but avoid cycling and overwork.
Pay attention to local cleanliness, light diet, and avoid spicy and cold food.
Consume more fresh fruits and vegetables to boost your immune system.