Patient's question:
My testicles have a lump, urinating is painful, and my testicles sometimes hurt for five years.Doctor's answer:
Orchitis is an inflammatory condition of the testes caused by various pathogenic factors. It is divided into two types: acute suppurative orchitis and mumps orchitis. The general prognosis is favorable, but in a few cases, it may lead to testicular atrophy and male infertility. The affected testis becomes diffusely enlarged, but its shape remains flattened and oval. During the acute phase, the main symptoms include testicular swelling and tenderness, which may radiate to the groin. If bacterial infection is present, an abscess may form, accompanied by fluctuation. Orchitis patients often experience redness and swelling of the scrotal skin. If the orchitis is limited to one side, the patient does not develop erectile dysfunction and will not be impaired in future fertility. We recommend that you visit our Reproductive Infection Department for consultation. The GeneChip Detection System can be used to accurately identify the pathogen causing the infection, enabling targeted treatment.