How should orchitis be treated?

Patient's question:

Because the testicles always feel sore and unbearable, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and found that it was orchitis. I know nothing about this disease, and I don't know how to treat it. How should orchitis be treated?

Doctor's answer:

The treatment methods for orchitis mainly include:
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy;
2. Bed rest, elevating the scrotum, local cold compresses, and physical therapy; 1% lidocaine spermatic cord block anesthesia to reduce pain;
3. If an abscess forms, incision and drainage should be performed.
Drug principles: Use sufficient and broad-spectrum antibiotics in the early stage. Examples include azithromycin.
Supportive tests:
1. The examination protocol for acute orchitis is based on the "A" screening criteria;
2. For chronic orchitis or recurrent cases, the examination protocol may include the following tests.

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