Patient's question:
The left testicle has been aching and swollen recently, with a sensation of heaviness. Could it be epididymitis? How can epididymitis be treated quickly?Doctor's answer:
For acute orchitis, it is recommended that patients rest in bed and support their scrotum to reduce pain. In the early stages, an ice pack can be applied to the testicle to prevent swelling. In later stages, cold compresses can be used to improve local blood circulation and accelerate the resolution of inflammation. Since it is contagious, antiviral treatment should be administered. In clinical diagnosis, broad-spectrum antibiotics and those effective against Gram-negative bacteria are commonly used. For pain and other systemic symptoms such as fever, antipyretic and analgesic drugs should be used for symptomatic relief. If the orchitis pain is severe, a specialist physician may administer 1% lidocaine 10–20 mL via a scrotal isolation from the upper part of the testicle, which can help promote blood circulation and alleviate the sensation of heaviness and fullness.