Patient's question:
A 32-year-old male has recently often experienced lower abdominal pain and feels cold. Besides nausea, he also vomited in the morning. His testicles are swollen and red, and he experiences pain during intercourse, which affects his normal life. Sometimes, the groin area also hurts. What are the symptoms of orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Early in the course of orchitis, patients may experience recurring testicular pain. The pain may also radiate to the groin and inner thigh. This is one of the most common symptoms. Early-stage patients may feel high fever, chills, and symptoms such as testicular redness, swelling, enlargement, and tenderness. Orchitis can lead to redness and swelling of the scrotal skin, as well as the accumulation of fluid in the scrotal tunica vaginalis. Orchitis is treatable, but the recovery process is generally slow. Additionally, the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medications should be used specifically to address the symptoms during treatment. Furthermore, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene.