Patient's question:
Continuous high fever, and I'm particularly afraid of cold. At first, I thought it was just a cold, but then I noticed my testicles were getting more and more painful, and when I touched them, it felt like there was water inside. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with orchitis. Please ask: How should I treat orchitis just after getting it?Doctor's answer:
Testicular inflammation is mostly caused by bacterial or viral infections, or secondary infections from adjacent tissue inflammation. It can be controlled by intravenous antibiotics. Surgical treatment is not required at the moment. Rest in bed, maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia, elevate the scrotum, and apply cold compresses to promote inflammation absorption. During this period, sexual activity and intercourse are strictly prohibited. Avoid extremely cold and spicy foods, as well as smoking and alcohol, to avoid interfering with recovery. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive symptomatic treatment promptly and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.