Patient's question:
This is actually quite difficult to bring up. During that time last year, there was nothing particularly unusual with my whole body, but suddenly I noticed my testicles starting to swell gradually, with mild pain. Most of the time, I didn't feel anything, and the scrotum wasn't red or hot. Later, I was really afraid it would affect things later, so I went to the hospital for a check-up. After the examination, they said it was orchitis. Later, under the doctor's treatment, I gradually recovered. This really is a difficult thing to talk about...Doctor's answer:
Hello, orchitis often occurs after urethritis and cystitis. The common pathogens include Escherichia coli, Proteus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus faecalis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The routes of infection are mainly divided into hematogenous infection, direct infection, and lymphatic infection. Clinically, it primarily manifests as pain radiating to the ipsilateral inguinal region and lower abdomen, accompanied by chills, high fever, and gastrointestinal symptoms. It is often complicated with epididymitis, where the boundaries between the epididymis and testis become unclear, the epididymis becomes hardened, and the vas deferens becomes thickened. If you notice any problems, please seek medical attention promptly. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment should be administered to avoid delaying the condition. If left untreated, it may recur, and in severe cases, it can lead to sexual dysfunction and infertility. We recommend that you visit a hospital for examination and treatment promptly. During treatment, avoid sexual activity, spicy foods, and reduce smoking and alcohol consumption. Finally, we wish you good health.