Patient's question:
My testicles have grown a bit larger, and there is pain during ejaculation after intercourse. The next day, I experience lower back and leg pain. The hospital said it's orchitis. What are the standard treatments for orchitis?Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of orchitis are abrupt onset, fever with chills, and swelling and pain in one or both testicles. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, and others. Viruses can directly attack the testicles, with the most common being the mumps virus. This pathogen primarily affects children's salivary glands, leading to "mumps." If not treated promptly, the harm can be significant, potentially causing dead sperm, azoospermia, loss of fertility, and transmitting infectious bacteria to close relatives, which may trigger gynecological diseases and cause great harm to the wife. It is recommended to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance the intake of nutrients such as vitamin C, thereby improving the body's anti-inflammatory ability.