Patient's question:
I am a university teacher, 25 years old, married, and got mumps in June last year. The doctor said it might cause orchitis, but I didn't pay much attention. Recently, while taking a shower, I suddenly noticed that my left testicle had shrunk. After researching, I found it is orchitis. What are the treatment methods for orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is a bacterial infection, and patients can take additional medication to relieve symptoms, primarily involving the selection of many antibacterial drugs. However, the choice of antibacterial drugs should be based on the results of bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity tests. Medications that are effective in treating orchitis include sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, which can be taken orally twice a day for a continuous period. If there are obvious local redness and swelling, a rise in temperature, and an increase in white blood cells in the blood, intravenous antibiotics should also be administered. Orchitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication.