Patient's question:
Recently, my testicles have become swollen and red, and I feel pain when urinating. I don't dare to sit properly, and for the past two days, I've had a persistent low fever because of orchitis. I have to run to the bathroom every few minutes. How exactly does orchitis occur?Doctor's answer:
Patients who have undergone surgery for urethritis, prostatitis, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, or those with long-term indwelling catheters, may develop acute orchitis due to inflammation. Under microscopic examination, the testes appear significantly reduced in size, congested, with edema of connective tissue and infiltration of segmented neutrophils. In severe cases, this can lead to the formation of testicular abscesses or even testicular necrosis. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the severity of the condition. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take oral medications promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.