Patient's question:
For a while now, my testicles have been slightly swollen with a dull ache. Recently, they've started to hurt more, especially when touched, and the other side seems to be swollen as well. I'm very worried. Could you please tell me: What are the main causes of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles rarely suffer bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial orchitis is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, so it is also known as epididymo-orchitis... In traditional Chinese medicine, the treatment for acute orchitis generally adopts a syndrome differentiation approach. Urological experts explain that traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation typically classifies acute orchitis into three types: 1. Acute orchitis with damp-heat accumulation: Symptoms include fever and chills, testicular swelling and pain, hard texture, red and (:, meaning difficult and stagnant flow) urine, dry stools, red tongue with greasy yellow coating, and wiry, slippery, rapid pulse.