Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
These need assessment but are not always emergencies.
Seek urgent or emergency care for:
Rapidly enlarging or tense scrotal swelling
Bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure
Severe or sudden testicular pain
Fainting, marked weakness or difficulty breathing
A serious reaction after anaesthesia
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact the treating team promptly for increasing redness, warmth or swelling; pus or unpleasant-smelling drainage; fever; a wound that opens; or pain that is worsening rather than improving.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Mild bruising, tenderness and a small amount of wound spotting are usually discussed at routine follow-up unless they worsen or concern you.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Testicular biopsy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.