Patient's question:
For a while now, my testicles have been slightly swollen with a dull ache. Recently, they've started to hurt, especially when touched, and it's particularly intense. It seems there's also some swelling on the other side. I'm very worried. How should the initial stage of orchitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment for orchitis can be administered under medical advice with procaine penicillin via intramuscular injection. For those allergic to penicillin, levofloxacin injection can be used for intravenous drip or gentamicin for intramuscular injection. Once the inflammation is somewhat controlled, oral antibiotics such as cephalosporin, sulfamethoxazole, or ciprofloxacin should be switched to. Orchitis can be stabilized, but the treatment duration is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after recovery. Therefore, medications must be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!