Patient's question:
My child suddenly developed swelling on the right side of his face, accompanied by pain. I noticed that the right side of his face was flushed, and his body temperature had dropped below 38.3 degrees Celsius. I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said my child had mumps. Will he be infertile if the treatment is not timely?Doctor's answer:
Orchitis caused by mumps can lead to testicular atrophy, rendering the testicles unable to produce sperm or producing a low quantity of sperm with abnormal morphology or motility. Testicular tuberculosis can cause destruction of the testicular tissue. Varicocele in the spermatic vein may sometimes interfere with the testicles' ability to produce sperm. For infertile patients, timely treatment can reduce the occurrence of the condition. If left untreated, it can affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.