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 and that I needed to be treated immediately. How should I treat orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is initially considered that active anti-inflammatory and symptomatic treatment should be the priority. Rest as much as possible, avoid catching a cold, and try to stay in bed. Drink plenty of water and urinate frequently. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and prevent overexertion. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Additionally, in daily life, it is important to pay attention to self-care and avoid spicy foods.