Orchitis
Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles, often associated with infection. Prompt assessment helps identify the cause and guide treatment.
Also known as Testicular inflammation
Overview
Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles, often associated with infection. Prompt assessment helps identify the cause and guide treatment.
Types
Symptoms
Testicular pain, swelling, tenderness, fever and a general feeling of illness can occur.
Causes & risk factors
Viral infections, including mumps, and bacterial infections can cause orchitis. Bacterial cases may accompany epididymitis or a sexually transmitted infection.
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Diagnosis
Assessment includes examination and may involve urine or infection tests and ultrasound to distinguish other causes of scrotal pain.
Treatment
Bacterial infection requires appropriate antibiotics. Supportive care can include rest, scrotal support and clinician-recommended pain relief; viral cases are managed supportively.
Prevention
Doctors & departments
Specialists and departments who diagnose and treat this condition.
Find a specialistCare at Wattanavipa
Consultations, tests and most treatments are available at Wattanavipa, with follow-up visits to adjust treatment as needed.
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