Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I noticed my testicles felt a bit swollen. 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 acute orchitis. I'm really very worried. Please ask: Is orchitis easy to treat?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, a comprehensive analysis suggests it may be epididymitis. Local cold compresses are recommended. When performing standing exercises, it's best to use a scrotal support to hold the scrotum. In addition to symptomatic medication, oral cephraxin and levofloxacin capsules can be used in combination. For significant inflammation and severe pain, it's advisable to start intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics as soon as possible. You can visit the urology department for a color Doppler ultrasound or a thorough physical examination. Consider receiving intravenous penicillin-class antibiotics combined with levofloxacin and ornidazole for anti-inflammatory treatment. Pay attention to avoid excessive exercise, get proper rest, and refrain from frequent sexual activity, drinking beer, or overexertion. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. Epididymitis can be relieved, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment.