Patient's question:
I feel like I might have orchitis. I noticed that the skin on my testicles is particularly red, and it seems a bit swollen. It also hurts when I touch it. These symptoms have persisted for a week without any improvement. I'm still young and haven't even been married yet. I'm really scared. Could you please tell me: How can orchitis be diagnosed and treated to be cured?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis can be divided into acute orchitis and chronic orchitis. Acute orchitis is primarily characterized by sudden onset, high fever, chills, pain in the affected scrotum, tightness and redness of the skin, swelling, urgency and frequent urination, and significant tenderness, which may be accompanied by second-degree neurilemmal cysts. Chronic orchitis generally does not cause systemic symptoms, with the testes gradually swelling and forming a mass.For orchitis, early intravenous administration of large doses of broad-spectrum, effective antibiotics should be used to control inflammation and reduce the recurrence of purulent orchitis and testicular abscesses. Orchitis is curable, but the treatment period is usually long, and relapse is common after recovery. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor, appropriate medication, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper diet are recommended during treatment. We hope male patients can recover as soon as possible.