Patient's question:
I experience testicular pain during intercourse, and sometimes have blood in my semen. Occasionally, my scrotum feels hot or painful when I touch it. It's been a long time, and a few days ago, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The diagnosis was orchitis, which is causing me great concern. What causes orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Testicular inflammation is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles rarely experience bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial testicular inflammation is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, so it is also known as epididymo-orchitis. This condition often presents with systemic symptoms such as high fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting. Locally, it manifests as testicular pain and swelling of the scrotum.