Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a lot of pain in my testicles, and this week alone, I've had a fever four times. Usually, I feel cold, and when I take a shower, I feel like there's a lot of liquid inside my testicles. Please ask: What are the common treatments for orchitis?Doctor's answer:
In the early stage of acute orchitis, the adequate use of antibiotics is necessary, but it is ineffective against orchitis caused by mumps. If it is bilateral orchitis, it may cause severe damage to sperm-producing cells, making it a common cause of male infertility. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a relatively certain therapeutic effect on acute orchitis. TCM primarily uses herbs that harmonize the body, remove toxins, clear heat, and promote diuresis. Both herbal decoctions based on basic formulas and prepared medicines can be used. Herbs that clear heat and detoxify can be taken orally for the affected area. From the perspective of treatment effectiveness, integrated Chinese and Western medicine is highly effective for this condition. If antibiotics are used in sufficient amounts in the early stage and combined with TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment, such as oral medication, Sitz baths, acupoint application, and acupuncture, significant therapeutic effects can be achieved, effectively preventing testicular swelling and damage to sperm-producing cells.