How should orchitis be treated?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital due to severe testicular pain caused by low testosterone and was diagnosed with orchitis. Now I need to undergo treatment, but first I'd like to understand how it's treated. Could you please tell me how orchitis should be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
The treatment of orchitis mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Symptomatic treatment: Treatment should be tailored according to the patient's specific symptoms. For severe pain, analgesics may be used. Local physical therapy, such as heat application, can help reduce inflammation and swelling.
2. Anti-infective and anti-inflammatory therapy: Orchitis is often accompanied by bacterial infection, so broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., ofloxacin, tarivid) are required for anti-inflammatory treatment. Antibiotics should be administered in sufficient doses and gradually increased as needed.
3. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe conditions or abscess formation, surgical intervention may be necessary, including incision and drainage or orchiectomy of the affected side.
4. Nursing care and prevention: During treatment, patients should remain on bed rest and elevate the scrotum to relieve discomfort. The affected area should be kept clean and dry. Patients should also correct unhealthy habits such as staying up late and smoking to promote faster recovery.
