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 what the best treatment is for orchitis. Does anyone know how to treat this effectively?Doctor's answer:
Testicular inflammation is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles themselves rarely suffer bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial testicular inflammation is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, hence it is also known as epididymo-orchitis. It is necessary to go to a formal hospital for examination to determine which type of bacteria is causing it, and timely antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered. If left untreated, the inflammation may require surgical treatment. Rest in bed, support the scrotum, and apply local cold compresses. If the scrotal skin swelling is significant, use a 50% magnesium sulfate solution for local hot compresses to reduce inflammation.