Patient's question:
Yesterday, I suddenly felt my body temperature was a bit high, like I was burning up. Then, I had intense pain in my testicles, which made me feel nauseous and like I wanted to vomit. When I carefully checked between my legs, I noticed some swelling in my testicles, and pressing lightly caused pain. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said I had orchitis. What should I do if I have orchitis? Should I strictly prohibit sexual intercourse?Doctor's answer:
Patients with orchitis should avoid sexual intercourse as much as possible, as this is not good for either partner. Untreated orchitis can have a significant impact on childbirth, so timely diagnosis is crucial. In the early stages of inflammation, applying cold compresses or cold water sitz baths can help reduce inflammatory edema and exudation. In the middle and late stages, cold compresses or hot water sitz baths can promote the resolution of inflammation. Good nursing care measures during treatment. During treatment, the patient should support the scrotum and apply local cold compresses. If the scrotal skin is significantly swollen, use a warm compress with a medicinal solution to help reduce inflammation.