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
Seek emergency care for difficulty breathing, inability to wake normally, severe uncontrolled bleeding, collapse, or rapidly worsening swelling with severe pain.
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 surgical team promptly for:
Fever or worsening illness
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or discharge from the wound
Pain that is worsening or not controlled as instructed
Repeated vomiting or difficulty keeping fluids down
Trouble passing urine
A wound that opens
A testicle that seems to have moved out of the scrotum
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine questions about dressings, bathing, activity, pathology results, or follow-up can usually wait for office hours.
The article also says
A small amount of bruising and swelling is often expected.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Undescended testicle repair. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.