Patient's question:
Last week, I noticed that my testicles were a bit red, but since there were no symptoms, I didn't take it seriously. Last night while taking a shower, I accidentally touched my testicles and felt a bit of pain. I touched it myself and thought there seemed to be a lot of liquid inside. I was very scared. Please ask: What are the common methods for treating orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles rarely suffer bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial orchitis is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, hence it is also known as epididymo-orchitis. If there is only testicular pain, a color Doppler ultrasound should be performed first to determine if there are any signs of edema. If the pain is caused by ischemia due to testicular torsion, immediate medical consultation and surgical treatment should be sought. If there is no edema, the pain is most likely caused by epididymitis, and anti-inflammatory treatment is required. Local intermittent cold compresses can be applied to promote recovery.