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 causes of orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is an inflammatory condition of the testicles caused by various septic factors, which can be classified into non-specific, viral, fungal, spirochetal, parasitic, and traumatic types. The testicles rarely experience recurrent bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial orchitis is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, hence it is also known as epididymo-orchitis. For orchitis, it is important to: effectively inhibit inflammation with anti-inflammatory measures to prevent the recurrence of purulent orchitis and testicular abscesses, particularly paying attention to orchitis associated with acute mumps.