Patient's question:
I recently had pain in my testicles and they were itchy. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with orchitis. What are the factors that cause orchitis?Doctor's answer:
There are many causes of orchitis, such as infection, trauma, and tumors. It is also one of the common conditions seen in urology clinics. When patients describe their symptoms, due to the varying conditions, the nature of the pain can differ, including aching pain, heavy pain, and knife-like pain, among others. The intensity of the pain can also vary, ranging from dull pain to severe pain. In addition to the pain caused by inflammation of the testicles themselves, inflammation of the epididymis and spermatic cord within the scrotum can also lead to testicular pain. As mentioned earlier, if a football hits a male's sensitive area, the testicles, with a violent and heavy impact, can cause severe pain, and in severe cases, it may even lead to shock. Other inflammatory conditions in areas such as the bladder or prostate can also reflex to the scrotum and testicles, causing pain.