Patient's question:
One week ago, there was swelling and pain in the left testicle, and also swelling and pain in the perineum.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be testitis, usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles themselves rarely suffer from bacterial infections because they have a rich blood and lymphatic supply, making them highly resistant to bacterial infections. Most bacterial testitis is caused by inflammation of the nearby epididymis. It is recommended to treat it with intravenous antibiotics.