Can balls pop?

The testicles are male reproductive glands surrounded by two layers of tough, fibrous tissue. They're encased in the scrotum. Despite that protection, testicle rupture
testicle rupture
Testicular rupture is a rip or tear in the tunica albuginea resulting in extrusion of the testicular contents, including the seminiferous tubules. It is a rare complication of testicular trauma, and can result from blunt or penetrating trauma, although blunt trauma is more likely to cause rupture.
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Is it possible for balls to pop?

Testicular rupture is a rare type of testicular trauma. It can happen if the testicle gets a forceful direct blow or is crushed against the pubic bone, causing blood to leak into the scrotum.
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What happens if testicle pop?

Though not typically fatal, testicular rupture can cause hypogonadism, low self-esteem, and infertility. However, if left untreated the damaged tissue may become necrotic, which could lead to death.
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How much force does it take to pop a testicle?

A 50-lb force is needed to rupture the protective outer tunica albuginea after direct force. The testicle ruptures when force is applied through the organ that is “trapped” against the bony pelvis, protective cup, or inner thigh.
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Are balls hard or squishy?

The testicles should feel smooth, without any lumps or bumps, and firm but not hard. You may feel a soft tube at the back of each testicle, which is called the epididymis. If you notice any changes or anything unusual about your testicles, you should see a GP.
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Can your balls fall off?

Sometimes balls can actually pop up into the body, in a place called the inguinal canal, and then pop out again. This can happen in extreme cold, or if you get frightened, or even through laughing really hard. It's also possible to tuck testicles up into the body too.
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Can a guys ball pop?

The testicles are male reproductive glands surrounded by two layers of tough, fibrous tissue. They're encased in the scrotum. Despite that protection, testicle rupture is possible, particularly in the event of blunt trauma. Testicular rupture is a health emergency.
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Can you dislocate a testicle?

Testicular dislocation is a rare clinical presentation that occurs most commonly as a result of blunt scrotal injury. It is immensely important to prevent any delay in diagnosis as this can lead to loss of spermatogenic function of the testis and increased risk of orchiectomy.
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Can you pull or strain a testicle?

Trauma or injury of any type to the testicles can cause severe pain and discomfort. Blunt testicular trauma (around 85%) is the most common cause of testicle pain. Examples of causes of injuries to the testicle include sports injuries, a direct kick to the groin or testicle, car accidents, and straddle injuries.
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Can your balls get twisted?

Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can occur at any age, even before birth.
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Can one testicle twist?

In most males, a testicle can't twist because the tissue around it is well attached. Some males are born with no tissue holding the testes to the scrotum. This lets the testes "swing" inside the scrotum (often called a "bell clapper" deformity). Torsion can happen on either side, but rarely on both sides.
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Can you injure your balls?

Testicular injuries can be caused by penetrating forces (such as stab wounds or gunshot wounds) or blunt forces (such as a kick or baseball to the scrotum). These can cause all or part of the testicle to rip, as well as loss of the whole testicle.
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Why do my balls go up when I'm hard?

When you climax, it's normal for testicles to "ride up" into your body. In some males, an "overactive" cremaster muscle pulls one (or both) of the testicles all the way out of the scrotum up into the groin. This condition, called retractile testicle, may explain your experience.
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Are balls supposed to be soft?

Your testicles should feel firm but not hard if you give them a gentle squeeze. When you feel the rest of your scrotum and its contents, you'll come across the epididymis on the underside of the scrotum.
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When do balls stop growing?

Puberty in boys begins around age 11 or 12, on average, when the penis and testicles begin to grow. While most growth happens between the ages of 12 and 16, the penis and testicles continue growing after that. They generally reach their full size by around 19 or 20 (Tomova, 2010).
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How do you untwist your balls?

Surgery is required to correct testicular torsion. In some instances, the doctor might be able to untwist the testicle by pushing on the scrotum (manual detorsion). But you'll still need surgery to prevent torsion from occurring again. Surgery for testicular torsion is usually done under general anesthesia.
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Why is the left nut more important?

The reason why is because it drops from your body first, and when the left one follows, it drops below the right one so that it isn't within the body still. Also, testicles aren't even because if they were, it would probably be a bit painful for every guy to have a mini Newton's cradle between their legs.
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Why do doctors make you cough when holding your balls?

By asking you to cough while cupping your testicles, the doctor is checking for the possibility of a hernia – a lump which can occur from a weakness in the wall of the abdomen which pushes through to your scrotum. Hernias are rare in young men and if caught early can be fixed with a small operation.
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How long does it take for a man's balls to fill back up?

Your body produces fresh sperm every day, and your sperm supply gets replenished at least every 64 days.
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Can you bruise a nut?

A testicular contusion is a bruise or a blow to the testicle. Testicular problems such as bruising most commonly happen during sports or recreational activities, at work, or in a fall. A genital injury usually doesn't cause long-term harm to your testicles.
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Can you pull a muscle in your balls?

One common type of injury is a "pulled groin muscle," which doctors would call an adductor strain. Soccer players may be at higher risk for adductor strains because of their constant stop-and-go movements and the long strides they take.
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Why did my balls turn purple?

Orchitis Symptoms

Most cases of orchitis are acute, which means you have sudden, severe pain in one or both testicles that may spread to your groin (the area where your upper thigh meets your lower belly). You also may have: Testicles that appear tender, swollen, and red or purple.
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Can a testicle flip upside down?

Having testicles that can rotate or move back and forth freely in the scrotum is an inherited trait. Only certain people have this attribute. The only way to prevent testicular torsion with this trait is through surgery to attach both testicles to the inside of the scrotum so that they cannot rotate freely.
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Why does one of my balls go inside?

An overactive muscle causes a testicle to become a retractile testicle. The cremaster muscle is a thin pouch-like muscle in which a testicle rests. When the cremaster muscle contracts, it pulls the testicle up toward the body.
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Why is one of my balls hanging lower?

"It's perfectly normal for one to be bigger and heavier - and that's the reason it hangs lower," says Professor David Neal, surgeon and urologist at the University of Newcastle. It's also normal for testicles to contract.
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