Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I touched my testicles and felt some pain. 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 am really very worried. Please ask: How should one handle orchitis?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of orchitis can be administered through intramuscular injection of procaine penicillin. For those allergic to penicillin, ciprofloxacin lactate for intravenous drip or gentamicin for intramuscular injection can be used. Once the inflammation is somewhat controlled, oral antibiotics such as cephalosporin, cotrimoxazole, or ciprofloxacin can be switched to. For orchitis patients, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If not treated promptly, it may affect the overall health condition. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.