Patient's question:
The left testicle has shrunk, and the examination revealed inflammation. Currently, there is swelling and pain in the area near the genitalia, and I can't do anything. What is the reason for the shrinkage of orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the testicles of a healthy male will never shrink. However, due to the recurrence of certain reasons, the male testicles may shrink. Among these, testicular inflammation is one of the important reasons that can cause testicular shrinkage. Severe testicular inflammation, when it occurs, causes swelling and pain in the testicles, which can last for several days. Due to bacterial infection, the destruction of testicular tissue leads to the recurrence of swelling in the testicular tissue. It is recommended: It is recommended that you have a thorough examination in a hospital (go to a local reputable large hospital) to confirm the final result.