Patient's question:
The doctor today felt intermittent pain in my left testicle, and I initially thought it was due to an accidental bump, so I didn't pay much attention. The pain subsided after a while. But tonight, while taking a bath, I noticed a small lump-like sensation below my left testicle. It wasn't hard or soft. When I twisted and pressed it with my hand, I felt some discomfort. What could be the cause? I just searched online, and it mentioned testicular cancer—no, it couldn't be testicular cancer, could it? I'm feeling absolutely devastated right now. Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Recently, symptoms of pain in one testicle have reappeared. I want to know what to do. This situation is highly likely to be caused by orchitis. Do not overreact. It is recommended to visit a regular public hospital urology department for a follow-up examination to confirm the diagnosis. Oral levofloxacin can be taken for treatment. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and try to reduce sexual activity. Wear slightly tighter underwear to support the scrotum. For testicular patients, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If treatment is not timely, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life, paying attention to personal hygiene.