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 tell me: How is orchitis best treated?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis; it is caused by mumps virus, and the main pathogens of orchitis mainly include Escherichia coli, Proteus, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc. Treatment; Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, bed rest, elevate the scrotum, local cold compress, physical therapy; 1% lidocaine spermatic cord block anesthesia to reduce pain; if an abscess forms, incision and drainage should be performed. Orchitis can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!