Patient's question:
I noticed that the skin on my testicles is particularly red, and it seems a bit swollen. It also hurts when I touch it. This symptom has not improved after a week. I'm still young and haven't even been married, so I'm really scared. Could you please tell me: What are the methods for diagnosing epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute orchitis is one of the urological emergencies and is also a common complication after prostate surgery and transurethral procedures, especially after prolonged catheterization. The causative pathogens of non-specific orchitis are primarily Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. In recent years, the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has been increasing, and acute orchitis transmitted sexually has also been on the rise. Untreated acute orchitis can lead to abscess formation, testicular infarction, and infertility.Recommendations: Rest in bed, use a scrotal support to alleviate symptoms, and a specially designed scrotal support with cotton padding provides greater comfort.