Patient's question:
I've already started feeling testicular swelling with a burning sensation. When I went to the hospital for an examination, the doctor suspected it might be orchitis and ordered a testicular color Doppler ultrasound, complete blood count, and urinalysis. The ultrasound revealed that the varicocele in my left testicle was the widest at 0.26 cm (varicocele has been a chronic condition for a long time, and it's never caused any problems; the ultrasound doctor also described it as mild). The examining doctor said they couldn't find anything significant (both blood and urine tests were normal), but I feel there must be some inflammation somewhere for the testicles to feel this way. It might be prostatitis (the doctor didn't perform a thorough examination, essentially meaning they didn't diagnose it). Then, the doctor suggested waiting a few more days to see if things improve, or we could try some medication. I took some, which included:- Liubaisu capsules (2 boxes)
- Liuqing capsules (3 boxes)
- Cefixime capsules (2 boxes)
I've been taking them for 5 days now, and for the past 2 days, my testicles have occasionally been sore. They still feel the same now.
Doctor's answer:
For doctors to diagnose (question) orchitis; therefore, using cephalexin for inflammation is normal. Whether the inflammation is contagious, it is recommended to do a complete blood count to check the blood picture, which can often diagnose it; if the blood picture is high, using cephalexin is the right choice. Testicular conditions are prone to recurring, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is important to actively seek medical treatment from professional and regular hospitals, considering treatment based on detailed examination results. Additionally, it is necessary to quit smoking and drinking, and pay attention to personal hygiene.