Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I noticed my testicles felt a bit swollen. 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 have orchitis. I'm really very worried. Could you please advise what to eat when suffering from orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, orchitis is the most common cause of testicular pain in men. Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicles. In most cases, it is caused by the progression of testicular diseases. Due to the stimulation of inflammation, the testicles may experience pain again. Moreover, having orchitis can severely damage male testicular function, reducing the ability of the testicles to produce sperm. If not treated promptly, it can lead to male infertility. It is recommended that antibiotics are ineffective for viral orchitis and that traditional Chinese medicine should be used for syndrome differentiation and treatment. Oral ciprofloxacin can stabilize orchitis, but the treatment process is generally slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used according to the specific symptoms.