You may have had testicular torsion in the past or this could be your first experience with it. Identifying the symptoms quickly and getting medical attention can help you minimize the risk of more harmful outcomes, such as loss of your testicle. The symptoms and signs of testicular torsion include: Sudden and severe pain in the scrotum Swelling of the scrotum Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Higher testicle position than normal Testicle positioning at an unusual angle Painful urination Fever If you experience any of the signs of testicular torsion, it is absolutely vital to call for help as soon as possible because you have a six to eight hour window before before damage begins to occur. This can minimize your risk of losing your testicle or harming your ability to have children. Check to see if you or another person has cell phone reception. This can be a particular problem in the wilderness. Getting to the highest point visible may help you. If you or no else has phone reception, get to the nearest ranger station. Rangers often have satellite phones and medical equipment that may help comfort you while you wait for emergency medical personnel. Testicular torsion requires medical treatment and often surgery, so it's vital that you contact medical personnel as soon as possible. Testicular torsion is often very painful. Taking an over-the-counter pain medication may help reduce pain until you can see a doctor and get treatment for the condition. Take aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium for the pain. Ibuprofen or naproxen sodium may help relieve related swelling. Testicles that are not secured to the scrotum can cause torsion. Securing your testicles to your body until you can get out of the wilderness may minimize the risk of your testicle(s) further rotating on itself. Wrap a towel or other fabric around the affected testicle. You may need to secure this to your body in order to maintain stability. Keeping the testicle secure and restricting movement can alleviate some of the pain experienced when walking or sitting. Movement or vigorous activity can cause testicular torsion. Rest to minimize the risk of further rotating your scrotum. Before you move to a ranger station or another more secure location in the wilderness, rest for a bit. This may help calm you down as well. If you have to move to get to a ranger station or more secure location, walk as slowly as possible. This can minimize the possibility of further rotating your scrotum and may alleviate discomfort. Walk on ground that is as level as possible and take care with each step. If you are with others, ask them to support you while you walk. Drinking excessive liquids can add pressure to your bladder and genital area, and urination may be painful. Drink only as necessary so as not to increase pain of further rotate your testicle. If you are taking a pain reliever, only drink enough to get the pill into your system. If you cannot get to a doctor quickly because you are in an especially remote area, consider trying to rotate your testicle back into its proper position. Be aware that this can be quite painful and doesn't come without risks. Place your testicles in your hands as though you are holding a book. Turn your testicles from the midline of your body towards the outside, or medial to lateral sides. Use an action that is similar to opening a book. If manual detorsion is too painful or your experience symptoms such as vomiting or fainting, discontinue the procedure immediately. Manual detorsion doesn't replace getting proper medical attention. Successful detorsion is marked by reduction in pain and lower position of the testes in the scrotum.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify symptoms of testicular torsion. Call for help immediately. Take pain medication. Secure the testicle. Rest as much as possible. Decrease movement. Drink only as necessary. Attempt manual detorsion.

It is possible to connect your guitar directly to your laptop through the device's audio-in port. This port is typically located on the side of laptops, near the headphone-out port. You may see one of the following icons next to it: a microphone or a circle with two triangles. While the average guitar cable has a " phone jack on each end, the audio-in port requires a " stereo plug. You may purchase a guitar cable with a " phone jack on one end and a " stereo plug on the other end OR you may purchase an " stereo plug adapter to use with your standard guitar cable. Your laptop's audio-in port may require a stereo plug with a TS (Tip/Sleeve) connection or a TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) connection. If you are unsure which tip your computer requires, consult your laptop's manual. If your laptop does not have an audio-in port, you will need to purchase an interface or a special cable that plugs into your audio-out port, also known as a headphone jack. These products allow you to use your audio-out port as an audio-in port. These products are sold at a variety of price points and vary in quality. You may also use these devices with your phone and tablet. If your laptop does not have a headphone jack, you can purchase an adaptor that plugs into your USB port. Insert the " phone jack into your guitar. If you are using a " stereo adapter, place it over the remaining " phone jack. Insert the " stereo plug into your laptop's audio-in port. You can listen to your guitar through your computer's speakers, a set of external speakers, or a pair of headphones. If you are using external speakers or headphones, insert the speaker cable or headphones into your laptop's audio-out port. Strum your guitar to test the signal. If you are using your laptop's internal speakers or a pair of headphones, you may notice that the signal is relatively weak. This is due to the fact that the laptop's audio-in port are not capable of amplifying the signal. A set of external speakers, however, will act as an amplifier. You may also experience a significant delay, or a gap between when a sound is inputted into the computer and when you hear that sound. Before you can hear your instrument, you may need to download and/or open recording software. If you can not hear your guitar, open your computer's sound settings. Make sure your sound is not muted. Make sure the correct port or device is selected (audio-in, audio-out, headphone, microphone, etc.). For specific instructions, consult your computer or device's manual.
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Locate your computer's audio-in port. Purchase the correct cable or adapter. Plug your guitar into your computer. Test the signal.