Patient's question:
Suddenly found it hurts, and the swelling is severe, already the fourth day.Doctor's answer:
During an acute attack of orchitis, one or both testicles become swollen and extremely tender. The boundaries with epididymitis are unclear. Sometimes, acute testicular hydrocele may develop as a complication. In the acute phase, emergency treatment is necessary to relieve pain in the affected area. What are the emergency treatment methods for acute orchitis?During the acute phase (3-4 days), try to rest in bed as much as possible to reduce swelling and pain in the affected area. Elevate the scrotum to alleviate pain and discomfort. Use antipyretic and analgesic medications to relieve pain. In the acute phase, cold compresses can be used to reduce swelling and pain. After three days, switch to heat compresses to improve the inflammatory response. Before bacteria are cultured from the urine, broad-spectrum antibiotics should be administered. Once bacteria are cultured, medication should be adjusted based on the results of drug sensitivity tests.
During the treatment of acute orchitis, patients should consume more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase intake of components like vitamin C, which can enhance the body's anti-inflammatory capabilities. Avoid foods like pig trotters, fish soup, and lamb, which are considered "irritating" in traditional Chinese medicine, to prevent increased secretions in the inflamed area, further infiltration and spread of inflammation, and worsening of symptoms.