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 checked 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. What caused the orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is a common inflammation of the male reproductive system, often caused by Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus. It is divided into acute and chronic types, with clinical diagnosis and treatment primarily based on anti-inflammatory and local therapies. Acute cases typically heal within 7-10 days. Chronic cases depend on specific circumstances. Generally, the prognosis is favorable. It is recommended to seek standardized treatment from a formal hospital's urology department. Orchitis tends to recur, requiring long-term oral medication.