What is Orchitis in Adolescents?
Disease description:
Recently, I have always felt very uncomfortable in the testicular area, accompanied by some pain. After visiting the hospital for examination, I was diagnosed with adolescent orchitis. I would like to understand what adolescent orchitis is and how it occurs.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
The causes of orchitis in adolescents are diverse, mainly including:
1. Infectious factors: Inflammation such as mumps virus infection, urethritis, or epididymitis may spread to the testicles, causing orchitis. The mumps virus spreads through droplets and may cause damage to the testicular tissue after infection; the pathogens causing urethritis and epididymitis may infect the testicles via retrograde movement.
2. Trauma-related factors: Trauma to the scrotum may allow bacterial entry and subsequent spread to the testicles, leading to inflammation.
3. Unhealthy lifestyle habits: Prolonged sitting can impede local blood circulation and increase the risk of orchitis.
Adolescents should maintain good personal hygiene, avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, and seek timely medical treatment if symptoms related to orchitis occur.
