Patient's question:
Yesterday, I suddenly felt my body temperature was a bit high, like I was burning up. Then, I had intense pain in my testicles, which made me feel nauseous and like I was going to vomit. When I carefully examined between my legs, I noticed some swelling in my testicles, and pressing lightly caused pain. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said I had orchitis. What causes orchitis to occur?Doctor's answer:
In clinical diagnosis, epididymitis is divided into two major categories: acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis. Acute epididymitis occurs more rapidly and manifests as a heavy, distended discomfort in the affected scrotum, severe local pain, and even affects urination. The pain can radiate to the ipsilateral groin area and lower abdomen, accompanied by general malaise and high fever. Physical examination: the affected epididymis is swollen and tender. In more severe cases, the inflammation can involve the testis, and the scrotal skin may become red and swollen again. Chronic epididymitis is more common than acute epididymitis, and some patients develop it when the acute phase is not properly treated.