Patient's question:
Male, the left testicle is much larger than the right one, with obvious pain, making the groin uncomfortable, and lower back pain. How is it best to treat orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Adult infection is often caused by the direct spread of epididymitis to the testis or hematogenous transmission. In clinical diagnosis, 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. Local anesthesia of the spermatic cord with 1% lidocaine can reduce pain.
3. If an abscess forms, it should be drained.
For orchitis patients, timely treatment can reduce the severity of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.