Patient's question:
How to treat orchitis better? How to treat orchitis better? A month ago, I developed orchitis on my right testicle. After a period of treatment, it had already shrunk and subsided, but I may have had a little bit of alcohol. Now I noticed that it seems to be swelling and hardening again. How to treat orchitis better?Doctor's answer:
The testes are the primary site for sperm production in males. In adult males, testicular infections are often caused by the direct spread of epididymitis to the testes or through bloodborne infection. If not treated promptly, it may lead to conditions such as orchitis, prostatitis, endocrine disorders, kidney diseases (like nephritis), urinary tract infections, and in severe cases, even infertility. How is the best way to treat orchitis? In daily life, it's important to maintain a light diet, avoid masturbation for now, prevent prolonged sitting, engage in appropriate exercise, wear loose underwear, and relax. If the condition is severe, it's necessary to seek medical attention for a thorough examination and treatment. Orchitis tends to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication.