Patient's question:
I have no bad habits, but I was recently diagnosed with orchitis. Now, I feel constant pain in my testicles, and sometimes I have high fever. I am really struggling with this. Could you please tell me: what are the methods for diagnosing epididymitis that might help?Doctor's answer:
Acute orchitis is one of the urological emergencies and is also a common complication after prostate surgery and transurethral procedures, especially after prolonged indwelling catheterization. The causative pathogens of non-specific orchitis are most commonly Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. In recent years, the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has been continuously increasing, and acute orchitis transmitted sexually has also been on the rise. If acute orchitis is not treated promptly, it may lead to abscess formation, testicular infarction, and infertility. Bed rest and the use of scrotal supports can alleviate symptoms, and specially designed larger scrotal supports with cotton padding are more comfortable to use. For severe pain, analgesics can be used, and local heat therapy can relieve symptoms and promote inflammation resolution.