Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I touched my testicles and felt a bit of pain. I woke up earlier and seemed to have a fever, which got worse in the afternoon. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told I had acute orchitis. I am really very worried. Please ask: How can orchitis be treated quickly?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during the acute phase (3~4 days), bed rest is recommended. Using a scrotal support can alleviate symptoms, and a specially designed larger scrotal support with cotton padding is even more comfortable. For severe pain, pain relievers can be used. Local heat therapy can relieve symptoms and promote inflammation reduction. However, early use of heat therapy can relieve pain but also carries the risk of spreading infection, so ice packs should be used for local cold compresses in the early stages. Sexual activity and physical labor can exacerbate infection, so they should be avoided. Epididymitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and relapse is common after recovery. Therefore, medications should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle and proper diet during treatment. We hope male patients can recover quickly!