Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have pain in my testicles and feel very uncomfortable. I got tested and was diagnosed with orchitis. I would like to ask, what are the initial symptoms of orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is a common cause of testicular pain. There are many reasons that can lead to orchitis, such as patients with mumps, who may develop secondary orchitis, resulting in testicular pain and swelling. Gonorrhea is currently the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease, and in severe cases, it can cause orchitis, presenting with testicular pain and swelling. Chronic prostatitis can also lead to testicular pain, characterized by unilateral pain, mostly dull or pulling pain, and persistent pain. Microscopic examination of prostatic fluid reveals a large number of white blood cells. Patients are mostly young and middle-aged adults, with the elderly being less likely to develop orchitis. The condition of orchitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication.