Patient's question:
For the past few months, I've been experiencing pain in my testicles, accompanied by pain in the inner thigh. Sometimes my legs also feel weak. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said I had orchitis. I received a few days of intravenous drips, and the pain and swelling have gone away, but the lump hasn't disappeared yet. I want to ask what could cause orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is often caused by hematogenous transmission or lymphatic pathway transmission. It can be associated with various acute infectious diseases, such as when suffering from mumps. The virus can be excreted in urine, leading to acute orchitis. Rest in bed, apply local cold compresses, and elevate the scrotum during daily care. While understanding Western medical treatment, one can also consider adopting a TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment approach for regulation. For orchitis patients, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting.