Patient's question:
For five days, the infusion has significantly reduced the pain that started last week. However, after taking medicine at the children's hospital, the pain improved. After having sex once this week, the pain started again, and now after five days of infusion, the pain has noticeably subsided, but it is still painful in the inner thigh. Why does the orchitis still hurt after the infusion?Doctor's answer:
To adopt antibiotics such as erythromycin, doxycycline, and clindamycin that can easily diffuse into the male reproductive tract. After the acute symptoms subside, medication should be continued for an additional 4-5 days. In the chronic phase, it should be maintained for 2-4 weeks to ensure the efficacy. Support the scrotum. Apply local cold compresses. Abstain from sexual activity. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods to prevent exacerbation. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If not treated promptly, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take oral medication in a timely manner and avoid overexertion in daily life, paying attention to personal hygiene.