Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing testicular swelling and tenderness, with some redness and swelling in the scrotal skin. After examination, it was diagnosed as orchitis. I'm wondering how to care for orchitis? Which hospital is good for treating orchitis? How should orchitis be treated? Why does orchitis occur? What should I do? How should orchitis be cared for? Are there any methods to cure orchitis?Doctor's answer:
One should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance the intake of components like vitamin C, thereby reducing the body's anti-inflammatory ability. Avoid consuming foods known as "trigger foods" such as pig trotters, fish soup, and mutton to prevent increased secretion from inflamed areas, further spreading and worsening orchitis, and alleviating symptoms.Pay attention not to eat spicy foods, avoid smoking and drinking beer, do not stand or sit for long periods, do not have excessive sexual activity, and do not have frequent sexual intercourse.
For orchitis care, prevent fatigue and rest in bed if possible. If you need to stand or walk, use a cloth-based scrotal support to prevent the scrotum from dangling, which can reduce pain and swelling. If orchitis causes high fever, use physical cooling methods such as applying cold wet towels to the head or using alcohol or ice water for limb friction baths.