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 dangers of orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is often a complication of epididymitis. If not diagnosed and treated in time, it poses significant harm.1. Causes serious diseases Orchitis can lead to various severe conditions, such as varicocele, spermatic cord inflammation, prostatitis, endocrine disorders, nephritis, and other kidney diseases, urinary tract infections, and even malignant tumors, severely threatening men's lives.
2. Loss of sexual function Orchitis may cause male sexual dysfunction, even complete loss of sexual function, bringing difficulties to intimate relationships.
3. Loss of fertility Orchitis can also result in dead sperm, azoospermia, and infertility. Additionally, it may transmit inflammatory pathogens to close relatives, causing gynecological diseases and significant harm to a wife's health.