Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have pain in my testicles and feel very uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with orchitis. I would like to consult, how should orchitis be treated best?Doctor's answer:
Adulthood infection is often caused by the direct spread of epididymitis to the testis or hematogenous transmission. Clinically, it is commonly referred to as epididymitis-orchitis. The pathogens are mainly Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. Acute orchitis in children is often caused by the mumps virus.Treatment principles:
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment.
2. Bed rest, elevate the scrotum, local cold compresses, and physical therapy.
3. If an abscess forms, incision and drainage should be performed.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. For orchitis patients, timely treatment can reduce the severity of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and appropriate treatment, and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.