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. Could you please tell me: what are the common methods for treating orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Most cases of viral orchitis are caused by the mumps virus. The main pathogens of orchitis mainly include Escherichia coli, Proteus, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc. Acute bilateral orchitis caused by mumps can lead to irreversible damage to spermatogenesis or even testicular atrophy, resulting in male infertility. The treatment methods generally include traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life, bathe frequently, and maintain local cleanliness. In daily life, a light diet should be the basis, with more fruits and vegetables consumed, and dietary discipline should be noted. Wish you health.