Patient's question:
I am a male, 26 years old. Last week, I noticed that my testicles were a bit red, but since there were no symptoms, I didn't take it seriously. Last night while taking a shower, I accidentally touched my testicles and felt some pain. When I touched it myself, it seemed like there was a lot of liquid inside. I am very scared. Please ask: What are the causes of orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is a common disease in men. Due to the variety of conditions, patients may experience different types of pain symptoms. The nature of the pain can vary, including aching pain, heavy pain, and knife-like pain, among others. The intensity of the pain can also differ, ranging from dull pain to severe pain. In addition to the pain caused by inflammation of the testicles themselves, inflammation of the epididymis and spermatic cord within the scrotum often leads to testicular pain. As mentioned earlier, if a soccer ball hits a man's sensitive area—the testicles—the intense, heavy impact can cause severe testicular pain, which may even lead to shock.The main symptoms of orchitis include:
1. High fever and chills in patients with orchitis.
2. Pain in the affected testicle, accompanied by referred pain in the scrotum, groin, and inguinal region.
3. Swelling and tenderness in the affected testicle. If inflamed, it may feel like a fluctuating sensation of pus accumulation when touched.