Patient's question:
What to do about testicular pain?Doctor's answer:
Pain in the testicles may be caused by orchitis, epididymitis, or prostatitis. If orchitis is left untreated, it can lead to sexual dysfunction, and in severe cases, it may cause infertility. Further tests such as ultrasound and routine prostatic fluid analysis are necessary. If the inflammation is in the testicles or epididymis, oral anti-inflammatory medications should be taken for symptomatic treatment for two weeks. If it is prostatitis, traditional Chinese medicine that clears heat and promotes diuresis is typically used for continuous treatment lasting four to eight weeks. During the treatment period, sexual activity is strictly prohibited.