Patient's question:
Hello doctor. In November 2018, I suddenly felt testicular pain after a long nap. On the third day, I underwent a thorough examination, which revealed what seemed to be chronic orchitis. Then, I followed the doctor's advice for a detoxification treatment, which cost over 600 each time. I initially said I would not treat it, but the doctor said that if I didn't, the medication would still be equally expensive. So, I decided to treat it. The doctor prescribed 100 Chinese herbal medicines, except for one box of Tongbao tablets. On the third day, I was told to come back for another three-day treatment, which also cost over 600. I felt cheated because by the third day, the testicular pain had already subsided, and that amount of medicine was only enough for about a week. So far, I haven't received any treatment. Should I go for a follow-up examination? Will it affect my fertility? How much does a follow-up examination usually cost?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description and pictures, it seems that your condition is not serious. It is recommended that you visit a regular hospital's urology department for a check-up. Some medication should be sufficient, and there's no need for the expensive treatment you mentioned. Generally, non-interfering testicular inflammation can be relieved, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medication should be used according to symptoms. Additionally, it is advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle and have a proper diet during the treatment period.