Which of the following are signs of a serious testicular injury?

• A. Symptoms lasting longer than 20 minutes, testicles deformed, swollen, or bruised
• B. Mild ache in the leg
• C. Headache and dizziness
• D. Redness on the forearm

Answer: (A)

When a testicle is injured, signals that the damage may be serious are any persistent or visible changes that suggest tissue injury is ongoing or there’s a risk of something worsening. If pain from the injury lasts longer than about 20 minutes, or if the testicle looks deformed, is significantly swollen, or shows bruising, these are red flags. They point to possible internal bleeding, tissue damage, or conditions like torsion or rupture, all of which require urgent medical assessment to prevent lasting harm.

In contrast, symptoms like a mild leg ache, headache with dizziness, or redness on a non-testicular area do not indicate a serious testicular injury and would not by themselves signal the need for emergency evaluation. If there’s any doubt or ongoing pain, seek prompt medical care to be safe.