Urological emergencies: the symptoms that cannot wait.
Most urological problems can wait for a planned appointment. A few cannot. Knowing the difference protects your health — and in some cases saves an organ.
These symptoms need immediate care.
- Sudden, severe testicular pain — with swelling, nausea or a testicle sitting higher than usual. This can be testicular torsion: the testicle twists on its blood supply and must be treated within hours to save it
- Complete inability to pass urine — with a painful, increasingly full lower abdomen
- Fever or chills with stone pain — can mean infection behind a blocked kidney, which can spread quickly
- Heavy blood in urine with clots — especially if passing urine becomes difficult
- A foreskin pulled back and stuck (paraphimosis) — painful and swelling rapidly
- Injury to the kidney or private parts — after a fall, accident or direct blow, especially with blood in urine
What to do: go to a hospital emergency department. If you are near Hitec City, you can also call 7780793371 for guidance. Do not wait overnight with these symptoms.
Important, but not emergencies.
- Gradually weakening urine stream or night-time frequency
- Burning while passing urine without fever
- A single episode of blood in urine without clots — needs prompt (not midnight) evaluation
- Dull scrotal ache or a long-standing swelling
- Concerns about erection, ejaculation or fertility
These all deserve a planned consultation soon — just not an emergency visit.
Consultant Urologist, Andrologist and Robotic Surgeon. He provides prompt diagnosis and surgical management of acute urological conditions — including testicular torsion — at MEDICOVER Hospitals, Hitec City and LUX Hospitals, Gachibowli.
View full doctor profile →Frequently asked questions.
Is sudden testicular pain an emergency?
Yes. Sudden, severe testicular pain — especially with swelling or nausea — can be testicular torsion, where the testicle twists on its blood supply. It must be treated within hours to save the testicle. Do not wait to see if it settles.
What should I do if I cannot pass urine at all?
Complete inability to pass urine with a painful, full bladder is an emergency. Go to a hospital — a catheter is usually needed to relieve the blockage, after which the cause (often an enlarged prostate or stricture) is treated in a planned way.
Is fever with kidney stone pain dangerous?
Yes. Fever or chills along with stone pain can mean infection behind a blocked kidney, which can spread quickly. This combination needs immediate medical attention.
For emergencies, call. For everything else, book.
Emergency? Call 7780793371 or go to the nearest hospital. For planned consultations, request an appointment below.