Patient's question:
I have had orchitis treated in the hospital for over 20 days. At first, it was healing well, but in recent days, it hasn't been shrinking anymore. CT shows there is something inside the testicle. Do I definitely need surgery now? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
If it is a general orchitis, early anti-inflammatory treatment is very effective, but in the later stages of the course, the testicular symptoms gradually subside, and a complete recovery feels very slow. This is a normal progression of the disease. Regarding the CT examination you described, which showed something in the testicles, whether surgery is necessary cannot be answered accurately here. Orchitis tends to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is essential to seek medical attention at a professional and reputable hospital immediately and consider treatment based on the examination results.