Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a cold, so I thought the fever and chills were caused by the cold. But the fever didn't go down, and when I went to the hospital, the doctor said I had orchitis. I don't know how I got this disease in the first place. Please ask: How should I treat orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis in adults is often caused by the direct spread of epididymitis to the testicles or hematogenous transmission. The pathogens are mainly Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. It is recommended to use antibiotics for anti-inflammation, pay attention to bed rest, elevate the scrotum, apply local cold compresses and physical therapy. If an abscess forms, it should be drained through incision. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If it is not treated promptly, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overwork in daily life, pay attention to personal hygiene. Wish you a speedy recovery.