Patient's question:
Testicular pain, especially during sexual activity, becomes severe after ejaculation. There has been no history of unhealthy sexual practices, and this symptom has persisted for some time. The concern is that the testicular pain is causing abnormalities in sexual life. When checked at the urology department of a hospital, the doctor said the condition is testicular inflammation. What are the effective medications for treating testicular inflammation?Doctor's answer:
The most common causes of orchitis are sexual activity and viral infections. Bacterial infections lead to acute suppurative orchitis, while viral infections cause mumps orchitis. Different causes require different treatments. If the orchitis is caused by a bacterial infection, anti-inflammatory treatment is first needed, and β-lactam antibiotics can be administered. If it is caused by a viral infection, broad-spectrum antiviral agents can be used. In cases of severe pain, appropriate pain relief measures should be taken. During recurrence, it is advisable to rest in bed, support the scrotum, and apply local heat. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, smoking, alcohol consumption, prolonged standing or sitting, excessive sexual activity, and frequent sexual intercourse.