Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I touched my testicles and felt a bit of pain. 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 orchitis. I'm really very worried. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms of orchitis in men?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is a common cause of testicular pain. There are many causes of orchitis, such as patients with mumps, who can develop secondary orchitis, leading to testicular pain and swelling again; gonorrhea is currently the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease, and in severe cases, it can cause orchitis, resulting in testicular pain and swelling; chronic prostatitis can also cause testicular pain, characterized by unilateral pain, mostly dull or pulling pain, persistent in nature, and microscopic examination of prostatic fluid reveals a large number of white blood cells. Patients are mostly young and middle-aged adults, with the elderly being less common. Orchitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is essential to seek immediate medical attention at a professional and reputable hospital for diagnosis, and treatment should be considered based on the examination results. Additionally, it is important to quit smoking and drinking, pay attention to personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.