Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my testicles hurt, I feel very uncomfortable. I got checked and was diagnosed with orchitis. I'd like to ask, how should orchitis be treated to get better?Doctor's answer:
Testicular inflammation is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles themselves rarely suffer bacterial infections because they have abundant blood and lymphatic supply, making them highly resistant to bacterial infections. Most bacterial testicular inflammation is secondary to inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, hence it is also known as epididymo-orchitis. Early use of anti-inflammatory drugs is recommended for testicular inflammation to prevent the occurrence of suppurative orchitis and testicular abscess. Special attention should be paid to testicular inflammation caused by acute mumps orchitis, as bilateral inflammation can lead to irreversible damage to spermatogenesis or even testicular atrophy, resulting in male infertility. Therefore, the key to preventing this disease lies in treating it with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory measures.