Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a cold, so I thought the fever and chills were just due to the cold. But the fever didn't go down, and when I went to the hospital, the doctor said I had orchitis. I don't know how I got this disease, but I'd like to ask: What are the general costs involved in treating orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Testicular inflammation 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 testicular infections are secondary to inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, hence the term epididymo-orchitis. Common pathogens include staphylococcus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli, etc. Viruses can directly attack the testicles, with the most common being the mumps virus, which primarily affects the salivary glands of children, leading to the condition. It is recommended to take Chinese herbal diuretic and anti-inflammatory pills for treatment, as this medication has the effects of killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.