Patient's question:
I feel like I might have acute orchitis. I noticed that the skin of my testicles is particularly red and seems a bit swollen. It also hurts when I touch it. These symptoms have persisted for a week without any improvement. I'm still young and haven't even been married yet. I'm really scared. Could you please tell me: what is the best way to treat orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic epididymitis may not yield ideal results solely through medication. In addition to using effective broad-spectrum antibiotics, local cold compresses and other physical therapies are also very necessary. Local application of berberine or neomycin for iontophoresis treatment to the epididymis can also be considered. If chronic prostatitis is present, it must be treated concurrently. Epididymitis that recurs repeatedly due to chronic prostatitis may consider vasectomy before further treatment. For those who experience multiple recurrences, orchiectomy of the epididymis can also be considered. Epididymitis tends to recur easily, requiring long-term medication.