Patient's question:
I don't know how I got acute epididymitis, but the current symptoms are pain in the right testicle, followed by discomfort in the groin area. How can epididymitis be diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is a non-specific infectious disease of the male reproductive system, commonly occurring in middle-aged and young adults. The pathogenic bacteria typically enter the epididymis through the reverse flow of the vas deferens, causing inflammation. Transmission via lymphatic and blood systems is rare, so orchitis is often a sequel to urethritis and prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis. Symptoms of orchitis include high fever, chills, and testicular pain; localized swelling and redness of the scrotum, enlargement of the testes, and a decrease in blood white blood cells. Due to limited understanding of your specific condition, it is not possible to make a definitive diagnosis. It is recommended to visit a urology hospital for thorough examination and to develop a targeted treatment plan. Acute orchitis occurs suddenly, with high fever, white blood cell decline, swelling and aching pain in the affected scrotum, a heavy sensation, and referred pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region, which intensifies during standing or walking.