Patient's question:
I have had a high fever for 6 days, and I am particularly afraid of cold. At first, I thought it was just a cold, but then I noticed that my testicles were getting more and more painful, and when I touched them, it felt like there was water inside. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with orchitis. Please ask: What special precautions should be taken when treating orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Patients with orchitis need to pay attention to daily care while undergoing treatment. They should avoid sexual activity until the condition heals to prevent congestion and edema in the epididymis, which could worsen the condition. Avoid consuming foods like pig trotters, fish soup, and lamb to prevent inflammation and edema in the affected area. Instead, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase vitamin C intake and enhance immunity.Patients with orchitis must seek timely treatment to prevent its harmful effects. If they have a sexually transmitted disease, they should be treated promptly at a reputable hospital to avoid improper medication, drug resistance, or secondary infections, which could lead to epididymitis.
Avoid spicy and foods, smoking, and drinking beer. Do not stand or sit for long periods, have excessive sexual activity, or engage in frequent intercourse.
Men can gently massage their testicles with both hands during bathing or before bed: use the thumb to lightly press and massage in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions for ten minutes each time. Persistent practice will undoubtedly be beneficial.