Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I touched my testicles and felt some pain. I woke up earlier and seemed to have a fever, which got worse in the afternoon. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told I have orchitis. I am really worried. Could you please tell me what are the typical initial symptoms for orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Which hospital treats orchitis? Patients with orchitis often have systemic symptoms such as high fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting. Locally, it manifests as testicular pain, with referred pain in the scrotum, groin, and inguinal region, sometimes severe and radiating to the groin. The scrotal skin becomes red and swollen, and the testicles are significantly swollen and tender to touch. It is often accompanied by scrotal skin redness and swelling and hydrocele.Orchitis patients should consume more fresh vegetables and fruits in their diet. Pumpkin and leafy greens are beneficial for the treatment of orchitis. Treating orchitis requires addressing both the symptoms and the root cause—do not use medication blindly. It is more trustworthy to seek treatment at a formal and professional urological hospital.