Patient's question:
Recently, the teacher feels feverish and experiences referred pain in the lower abdomen and groin area, which intensifies when standing or walking. Hello, what are the characteristic symptoms of acute orchitis? Is this my symptom of acute orchitis?Doctor's answer:
Sudden high fever, leukocytosis, sudden swelling and pain in the scrotum, a sense of depression, excruciating pain in the lower abdomen and groin, which is relieved when standing or walking. The testicular appendage is swollen, and there is a sharp pain upon palpation. When the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis become swollen, and the boundary between them cannot be clearly distinguished with the naked eye, which is called epididymo-orchitis. The affected spermatic cord becomes thick and soft. Under normal circumstances, acute symptoms can gradually subside after one week. Epididymo-orchitis is divided into two major categories: acute and chronic. Acute cases are characterized by sudden onset, where patients may experience discomfort in the scrotum, pain, and if the pain is accompanied by systemic discomfort and fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention and undergo a thorough examination and treatment.