What happens if you hit hard in the balls. A blow to the testicles - how dangerous, consequences, treatment

That groin kick extremely painful, almost all sexually mature men know firsthand. After all, it is difficult to find a guy who would adolescence has not been kicked or kicked in the groin. In football, while cycling and other sports, as well as during street brawls and fights, "hitting the balls" is not uncommon. Therefore, even the very thought of the possibility of injury to the testicles causes in many men an instinctive desire to protect their tender places from external influences, but many have time to experience the power of "hitting the balls" several times in their lives.

After receiving groin kick the man immediately covers the genitals with his hands, curls up or lies on the floor, taking the pose of an embryo. He cannot cry and scream because of the shock caused by the strongest painful sensations not only in the groin area, but covering the abdominal cavity, muscles of the press and legs. Therefore, the groin in men is considered the most vulnerable place, hitting which you can disable even the strongest "jump".

Groin kick is able to bring any man to his knees due to severe painful sensations that make him weak when receiving a bruised testicles. After receiving a blow to the groin area, you can not run or try to stand up to retaliate. It is desirable to be in a state of complete rest until the pain begins to subside.

Lungs bruised testicles usually do not leave consequences that threaten the health of a man, therefore it is recommended that after receiving a blow in the groin, adhere to a wait-and-see tactic. If a bruise appears at the place where the blow fell and there is a slight swelling of the scrotum, then in order to accelerate the healing of the hematoma, it is necessary to apply a cold compress to the site of the injury, apply an ointment for bruises and take pain relievers. Most often, no negative consequences of reproductive function, a slight bruise of eggs does not leave. After 7-10 days, the bruise resolves, the scrotal edema passes and the man forgets about the trouble that happened to him.

Mother Nature took care of protection male genital organ... On the one hand, it seems strange that the reproductive organs in women are reliably hidden behind the bones of the pelvis, while such an important part of the body hangs open. However, it is this placement of the testicles that ensures the best sperm production. Sperm are very fragile, they are extremely sensitive to high and low temperatures... If the testicles were located in abdominal cavity, then any rise in body temperature above normal would be detrimental to them.

Although testicular position in men seems to be very vulnerable, it is rather difficult to injure them with a simple blow, thanks to the presence of the cremaster muscle, which constantly raises and lowers the testicles. In the event that a danger arises and adrenaline is released into the blood of a man, the cremaster muscle instantly pulls the testicles into the scrotum to avoid possible injuries. And when the pain subsides and the man calms down, this muscle lowers the testicles back to their usual place. In the same way, the cremaster muscle protects the testes in men from hypothermia and overheating.

If after 10 minutes after getting hit in the groin, the pain does not subside, nausea rolls over and begins to darken in the eyes, you need to urgently call an ambulance. The worst thing that can happen with strong blows is a ruptured testicle. In this case, it is often necessary to remove it, and then implant an artificial one. Surgical intervention is also required for rupture of the appendages, dislocation and torsion of the testicles.

In heavy cases of testicular injury the scrotum swells a lot, turns red, bleeding and difficulty urinating may appear. Any touch of the genitals causes severe pain. Later, usually the next day, there is a fever, weakness, nausea and chills. Trying to independently treat an ovarian injury in these cases is fraught with dangerous consequences, an urgent need to contact a surgeon or urologist.

Even with successful treating severe testicular injuries, its consequences can be dangerous. With severe bruises of the testicles, the maturation of sperm can be disrupted and problems with potency appear. According to a survey of American scientists, infertility is more often observed in men who have experienced a serious testicular injury in childhood. With a severe bruise of the testicles, a tumor, including a cancerous one, can develop. A blow to the balls can also be fatal due to painful shock or severe bleeding.

What men you can’t hit the testicles, everyone knows, however, not a single representative of the stronger sex is immune from the fact that he will not receive a treacherous blow below the belt. Therefore, from a young age, boys should know that while playing football, hockey and other team games, all measures must be taken so as not to injure the testicles. For example, wear special plastic cups for the groin area or tight elastic underpants under sports shorts. Parents should not buy a bike for their child, preferring models with a folding frame without a top bar.

Everyone should know that groin kick is allowed only for the purpose of self-defense, in other cases it can be regarded as deliberate infliction of grievous bodily harm.

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A blow to the groin area in men happens quite often. Contusion of this organ occurs as a result of a fall, playing sports (for example, football, baseball), while cycling. Distinctive feature an injury such as a blow to the balls is severe pain, sometimes leading to the development of painful shock.

Injury to the organ leads to severe pain.

When you receive a blow to the groin, there can be much more serious complications than the injury itself. One of these complications is severe pain shock.

Testicular impact can be a closed or open injury. But even a blow without a visible violation of the integrity of the organ has the most unfavorable consequences. As a result of severe trauma, the scrotum turns blue, and the testicle itself enlarges. It is extremely painful on palpation, and this soreness often lasts several weeks.

If a stronger blow fell on the scrotum, then almost always there is a rupture of the tunica albuginea. In this case, a strong hematoma develops. In such cases, you should immediately consult a doctor to receive effective treatment.

Signs of bruising

If the testicles are damaged, patients can record a lot of bruising. This is due to the fact that organ tissue has many blood vessels. Often, the infiltration can spread to the penis, perineum, lower abdomen, and even to the inner thigh.

The patient also feels severe pain at the site of the impact. Soon they are replaced by a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum and lower abdomen. Also, due to hemorrhage, the skin of the scrotum darkens, sometimes becoming black.

The most important sign of bruising in this area is severe pain and subsequent swelling of the groin.

Soreness can often be complicated by vomiting, seizures, nausea, and fainting. Sometimes the most severe consequences of a blow develop - shock states of varying severity. The testicle is often not palpable.

Possible complications

As a result of a blow to the testicles, not only injury occurs. Some of the most common and dangerous effects of a blow are:

Swelling of the scrotum. A man can recognize edema by the characteristic bluish tide of the scrotum.
Torsion of the spermatic cord.
The development of painful shock as a result of damage to the testicles.
Infertility.
Sexual problems associated with the inability to have a full sexual intercourse.
Problems of a psychological nature, since the blow of the testicles is remembered for a long time by the guy, first of all, for a strong painful shock.
In more severe cases, testicular atrophy.
Permanent injury to the testicles, which can even lead to the development of a tumor.
After a while, a man may develop traumatic orchitis. The disease is characterized by a very high temperature, soreness and also has adverse effects.

What to do in case of injury

A blow to the testicles is a very severe and unpleasant injury. Therefore, every man should know what to do in such cases and what treatment to take.

First of all, you need to calm down and try to lie down. If this is not possible, then you just need to calmly stand for ten minutes. To heal the testicles, you need to be as quiet as possible.

The first aid for any type of injury is to apply cold to the area of injury, but care should be taken to avoid hypothermia of the tissues.

If after fifteen minutes the pain continues, redness develops, but you need to call an ambulance. It is likely that it will be necessary to continue treatment of the stroke and its consequences already in a hospital setting.

The majority of patients are young people, as well as adolescents. In some cases, children can also receive a blow to the testicular area, for whom the consequences will be very severe.

How to treat injury and how to prevent

Treatment for a testicular stroke is directly related to the severity of the injury. If the bruises are not severe, then conservative treatment is prescribed. Shown are non-steroidal drugs that reduce the risk of inflammation and improve healing results. To prevent such consequences as irritation, the wearing of a suspensor is prescribed, which protects the scrotum.

A blow to the testicles is accompanied by a severe painful shock. With severe tissue damage, a man can become infertile. Rest and pain relievers are important in treatment.

A blow to the testicles can be inflicted deliberately in a fight or during a fight, through negligence while playing, playing sports or falling. In addition to severe pain, such an injury is dangerous for a man with serious consequences. It is important to know what to do in such cases and how to avoid the consequences of a blow.

Testicular injury

With a severe injury, a man may experience severe, sometimes unbearable pain. It happens that a person even loses consciousness from a painful shock. It doesn't matter how the man was injured - without first aid, a blow to the testicles can cause serious irreversible consequences. Trauma to this area threatens with long-term treatment and a recovery period. Sometimes, with a strong blow, you cannot do without surgery. Testicular injury often causes complications such as male infertility.

What does a blow to the testicles lead to

It all depends on the strength of the blow. The scrotum, which contains the testicles, is a “sac” of soft tissues of a very delicate structure. A blow to the testicles of low intensity threatens the formation of a hematoma and moderate pain. With a more severe injury, a rupture of the scrotum is possible with damage to the shell of the organ.

As a result of blunt trauma in a man, the urethra may rupture or even rupture. This condition is characterized by severe pain when urinating and a violation of the outflow of urine.

A blow to the testicles can cause torsion. The damage is characterized by the following symptoms:

pain;
swelling;
increase in the size of the shell.

Damage to the testicle is very dangerous for a man and, without timely intervention, threatens tissue necrosis due to impaired blood flow. In this case, you cannot do without surgical intervention.

Testicular contusion and rupture are no less dangerous. When the testicle is damaged, sperm enters the bloodstream, the immune system produces antibodies to it, which lead to autoimmune infertility.

In addition to all of the above, a bruise threatens a man with the following consequences:

infertility;
impotence;
loss of sensitivity.

Severe injury may cause rupture Bladder and other serious injuries that threaten a man with problems up to and including disability. We must also not forget about the psychological trauma experienced by a representative of the stronger sex after hitting the perineum. Treatment will be comprehensive with a long recovery period.

How is first aid given

A blow to the testicles is dangerous in its consequences, but they can be eliminated or minimized by providing the right assistance to the victim in a timely manner.

After a blow, it is important for a man to ensure immobility.

If possible, it is better to lie down and turn your head to one side, as the pain may cause nausea and a gag reflex. To prevent swelling, stop bleeding and reduce pain shock, it is recommended to apply an ice pack or something cold to the impact site.

It is dangerous to stop bleeding on your own. A folded towel is placed on the scrotum, but the organ should never be squeezed.

The manifestations of trauma are different:

the person falls into a stupor;
the skin in the groin turns blue;
testicular hematoma spreads;
the scrotum swells up and grows rapidly in size.

In these cases, it is impossible to hesitate and it is immediately important to call an ambulance. The prognosis for the patient will depend on the quality of first aid.

Testicular injury treatment

Treatment after a testicular stroke depends on the extent and type of injury. The doctor will order an ultrasound scan to check for possible complications. After that, an individual treatment regimen is prescribed. If the bruise is small, the victim is treated at home.

The course of therapy includes:

rest for 2-3 days;
rejection of loads and unnecessary movements;
cold compresses to relieve swelling;
abstinence from sexual activity during the recovery period;
the use of local anti-inflammatory drugs - ointments, creams and gels;
taking painkillers - Analgin, Ibuprofen, Spazmalgon.

If the damage is extensive and there is a risk to health, it is better to immediately seek the help of a specialist. Testicular bruises are serious and the consequences can be dire, and hospitalization is often necessary.

Injuries such as sprains and twists require qualified assistance from a specialist, especially if the injury is inflicted on a boy. When the lesions are deep and there was a wound, surgical intervention is indispensable.

Rehabilitation after injury depends on the extent of the injury and the complications that result from a blow to the testicles and scrotum.

If an operation was performed, the recovery process may take longer than after conservative treatment... To quickly restore the functionality of the organ, it is important to follow simple rules:

refuse sexual intercourse for a while;
avoid excessive physical exertion;
stop drinking alcoholic beverages.

Full treatment and compliance with all doctor's prescriptions will help reduce the risk of possible complications.

Possible complications

In addition to injury, after a blow to the testicles, dangerous consequences often occur:

pain shock;
twists of the seminiferous tubule;
testicular atrophy;
organ loss;
impotence;
infertility;
psychological disorders.

In order to prevent complications, it is important to promptly help the victim and consult a doctor. Only a specialist after examination can prescribe an adequate and effective treatment. Severe injuries require observation and long-term rehabilitation.

Penile and scrotal contusion refers to closed injuries that occur when excessive mechanical pressure is applied to the male genital organs. Although often due to such an effect, internal ruptures and bleeding occur, complicated by hematomas, which is dangerous due to the addition of an infectious process. However, bruises of the penis and scrotum are usually characterized by a milder course than open injuries to the groin area - cuts, punctures, scrapes, abrasions.

Although a violation of the skin for such an injury as a bruise of the genital organs of a man is not typical, sufficiently severe bruises of the groin are almost always accompanied by damage to the subcutaneous adipose tissue. If there are no internal violations, it will not be necessary to treat a bruised penis in a special way, but if the blow was strong, it will take at least seven days to eliminate the edema that has arisen.

Shulepin Ivan Vladimirovich, traumatologist-orthopedist, highest qualification category

The total work experience is over 25 years. In 1994 he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Medical and Social Rehabilitation, in 1997 he completed his residency in Traumatology and Orthopedics at the Central Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after V.I. N.N. Prifova.

Increased trauma to the male genital organs is facilitated by their protruding location on the body, as well as great physical activity of the stronger sex of all ages.

As a rule, a bruise of the testicle and penis occurs with a strong mechanical effect on the non-erect penis. If at the moment of impact the penis was in a state of erection, it will almost certainly be broken or dislocated.

According to statistics, among the main reasons leading to bruises of the penis and scrotum, damage to the testicles, the following are distinguished:

Sports activities (awkward landing on the uneven bars, etc.)
Work injury
Testicle blow
Fight (kicks, blunt objects, etc.)
Unsuccessful fall (from a bicycle, horse, tree, while playing, running, etc.)
Children's games (hitting the ball, wrestling, etc.)

Usually, bruised wounds of the male genital organs spread immediately to both the penis and the testicles.

Symptoms of a bruised penis

When a male organ is bruised, a standard set of signs is observed, the intensity of which depends on the strength of the destructive mechanical effect on the man's penis.

Typically, these symptoms include:

acute pain, sometimes - painful shock;
enlargement of the penis in size;
hemorrhage in the area of the penis and nearby tissues;
redness of the penis in case of minor bruises;
purplishness or cyanosis the penis, which turns black on the 2-3 day after the injury;
hematomas of the penis and groin;
severe swelling around the injury site;
blood in the urine;
sometimes noted the inability to urinate independently.

But there should be no deformation (curvature, bend) of the male genital organ in the event of a bruise.

Symptoms of a bruised scrotum

Like other groin injuries, bruising of the penile appendages is accompanied by the following symptoms:

sharp pain, up to painful shock;
bruising around the testicles;
a strong increase in the scrotum, swelling in the groin;
hematoma on the scrotum, which can spread to the penis, perineum, inner thighs, anterior abdominal wall;
increased body temperature;
difficulty walking.

With edema of the scrotum, there is a difficulty in blood circulation in the genitals, the testicles, as well as their membranes, even if their tissues were not damaged by the bruise itself, are displaced and compressed as a result of edema. According to a similar mechanism, in men with genital trauma, hematocele occurs - a condition when the cavity of the scrotum between the testicles is filled with blood. Symptoms of a hematocele are similar to hydrocele - dropsy of the testicle in men - a process when semen accumulates between the membranes of the testicles in the scrotum.

Features of injuries in children

Genital trauma in children always requires more careful attention. This is due to the fact that bruises of the penis and scrotum can affect the condition reproductive system boy in the future. In addition, the psychological aspect of the trauma is important. Children have a vulnerable psyche, so they are more susceptible to the formation of complexes, which is especially true in the sexual sphere.

Also, the risk of genital trauma at an early age increases due to the fact that children often do not understand the consequences of their actions. They often self-injure themselves. For example, during games and pampering, boys can wind a thread around the penis, put on a ring or bottle, which will pinch the penis.

Often, children do not admit that they have an injury to their intimate organs, as they are afraid of punishment. Parents should be alerted by the abrasion on the head of the penis in the child, redness and other symptoms.

Timely medical assistance will significantly reduce the risk of consequences in the genital area of a future man.

A feature of a bruised groin in children is that with a strong blow, the testicle can be drawn from the scrotum into the peritoneum through the inguinal canal.

Treatment methods and first aid

Inspection and palpation of the penis and scrotum allows you to make a superficial conclusion about the degree of injury. To determine the presence of internal tears and damage to the penis, you must go to the hospital, where doctors can prescribe diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound, X-ray, CT, or MRI.

Remember that the human genital area is extremely saturated with blood vessels and nerve endings. Therefore, if the penis or scrotum is seriously injured, you can die from painful shock or blood loss.

To prevent the negative consequences of a bruise of the genitals, it is imperative to consult a doctor, since such injuries can have a significant impact on the further sex life and male reproductive function.

It is also very important to exclude the presence of ruptures of the protein membrane of the penis due to injury. At the site of the healing of these ruptures, connective scars are always formed, which further contribute to the violation of erectile function.

First aid for genital injuries depends on the location of the injury.

First aid for a member injury

Correct and timely assistance with bruises of the penis will help to quickly relieve pain and swelling. At first, all procedures are aimed at reducing the blood supply to the bruised area, which is necessary to prevent the development of too large a hematoma. And then, on the contrary, for the fastest healing of the damaged area, blood flow to the injured area is required.

apply cold to the penis;
immobilize the genitals;
fix the penis in a position upward to the abdomen or place the penis and scrotum on an elevation, which will ensure the outflow of blood;
apply measures to prevent the development of infections;
apply a special bandage (bandage).

A couple of days after the injury:

prescribe thermal procedures that contribute to the resorption of the hematoma;
apply ointment compresses with a resorbing effect;
lubricate the penis with bromcamphara to avoid erection;
apply a heating pad.

Medical care for bruised organs of the scrotum

V lung case bruising the scrotum, local therapy is used: apply cold, prescribe bed rest, antimicrobial therapy, take painkillers and antibiotics, and later use medications that absorb hematomas.

In more difficult cases surgery is needed to surgically remove blood clots inside the hematoma. If the hematoma compresses the organs of the scrotum, it is opened and emptied. If the treatment is not applied in a timely manner, the victim may begin to suppuration of the affected tissues and, in extreme cases, gangrene of the genitals.

If there is a rupture of the testicular spermatic cord and it is surgically impossible to restore its blood supply, testicular amputation is prescribed. Also, amputation is performed if a crush of the testicle occurs on impact. In case of scrotal tissue necrosis, the testicle is not removed, but placed under the skin of the thigh or suprapubic part of the body.

Possible complications

Penile and testicular bruises are dangerous complications that often occur after injury. These complications include:

Chronic orchitis.
Curvature of the penis.
Sclerotherapy of the cavernous tissues of the penis.
Unrecovered blood supply to the genitals.
Violation of spermatogenesis in the testicles.
Impotence.
Infertility.
Oncology.

Infertility after testicular injury

Genital trauma is the leading cause male infertility... According to some researchers, about 30-40% of men who have suffered a testicular injury subsequently have abnormalities in the composition of the sperm.

Conclusion

The main thing in the treatment of genital injuries is to preserve the male reproductive function. Even if the bruise of the penis or scrotum was not very painful, it is necessary to consult a doctor to exclude internal ruptures and prevent infertility.

What to do if the scrotum is injured? How dangerous is it? Doctor urologist-andrologist answers

Many men have experienced a blow to the testicles during their lifetime. But not everyone gets injured as a result of this blow. Why?

Since the issue of preservation of reproductive functions is extremely important, traumatic testicular injury is a problem of paramount importance.

The testicles are protected from minor external injuries by nature by 2 barriers.

The tunica albuginea is separated from the tunica vaginalis by a small layer of serous fluid. Therefore, the testicle slides freely in the cavity of the scrotum.
The testicles are placed in the scrotum and anchored by the spermatic cord. Therefore, they move freely in this cavity.

However, if a severe closed or penetrating injury has occurred, this protection is not sufficient. This is how testicular injuries occur.

Every man knows that a blow to the groin is extremely painful. Such an emergency is possible in the most unexpected situations. In everyday life, this is called * hitting the balls *. This injury is dangerous by the strongest, most painful, painful sensations and serious health consequences for men.

In childhood, boys play "war", often fight and want to be like militants. Children's prank in the future can cause erectile dysfunction, impotence. Usually a blow that hits the groin area is dangerous. If the blow was very strong, there is a risk of severe pain shock and the likelihood of the victim's death.

What can be the consequences of a blow to the testicles?

What happens if you hit the testicles? Why is this injury dangerous for a man?

Although the position of the testicles is very vulnerable, traumatic lesions do not occur very often. This is due to the mobility of the testicles in the scrotum. Typically, traumatic testicular injury occurs in males between 15 and 40.

Traumatic testicular injuries are conventionally divided into 3 categories. This classification is based on the features of the damage mechanism.

Closed (blunt) trauma. It happens most often. This traumatic injury results from a significant impact and impact in the scrotum and testicles with an object. This can happen in a variety of situations. For example, sports injuries that mountain bikers can sustain while playing baseball, paintball, rugby, etc. It is sports injuries that prevail among cases of closed injuries.
Open (penetrating) trauma. This damage can be caused by the impact of a sharp object, as well as an object that is moving at high speed. This is how a punctured, gunshot wound occurs.
Injury with skin detachment (scalped). Sometimes a testicle rupture or fracture occurs. In this case, the contents of the testicle are squeezed out of the scrotum with damage to its surface.

What to do in such a situation?

What should be done in the first minutes?

What is the goal and treatment strategy for severe testicular injury?

If any damage to the testicle occurs, the primary concern will be to preserve the function of the affected organ. In the course of the study it became clear: with the diagnosis "testicular rupture" in early dates it is possible to restore the functions of the affected organ as a result surgery... In this case, it is most likely to save the damaged organ. Statistics show that then there are fewer incidents of incapacity for work than with the use of wait and see tactics.

How can medicine help?

Diagnostics. For penetrating testicular injuries, examination of the scrotum is required. To make an accurate diagnosis, a thorough examination is necessary. Doppler ultrasound examination of the scrotum will help determine the nature and extent of the damage. This is especially relevant due to the possibility of serious consequences of trauma and the complexity of the physical examination of the scrotum. Based on the results of the study, it is possible to assess the presence of a violation of the integrity of the testicle and control the course of bleeding.
If the doctor proposes an operation, you need to understand its necessity and agree.

Penetrating testicular injuries are less common than blunt injuries. The latter are more often unilateral, while penetrating wounds affect both testicles in 1/3 of the injuries. In 54% of cases, blunt testicular injury is relatively mild, requiring only conservative therapy. In other cases of injury, surgical intervention was required, since the diagnosis was "rupture of the tunica albuginea".

In the case of blunt trauma, the indications for surgical treatment are:

suspicion of rupture of the tunica albuginea.
growth of hematoma.
stable post-traumatic testicular dislocation during palpation.
separation of the testicles from the tissues of the scrotum (with such an injury, it is possible that the testicles may be exposed and fall out into the wound).

Prevention of traumatic injury as a result of a blow to the testicles.

Testicular protectors must be worn when engaging in traumatic sports.
The boy needs to be told that hitting below the belt is prohibited. He shouldn't do this. Such a blow could cause serious injury. And also he must beware of receiving such blows.
A boy (young man, man) should know that a blow to the groin area is allowed only in case of an attack on him. Only then will it be called "necessary self-defense". In other cases, a blow to the groin may be regarded as deliberate infliction of serious harm to health.

So, injury from a blow to the testicles is a relatively common occurrence. The reasons may vary. This injury can have serious consequences.

In all cases of such an injury, if there are health consequences, it is necessary to consult a doctor without self-medication.

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