What is orchitis

Our current living standards are constantly increasing, and as men, the pressure in life is also very high. Coupled with some bad living habits, it is easy to be infected with some diseases. Many men will suffer from the disease of orchitis. There are also many friends who don’t know what orchitis is. The testicles are a very private part, so many friends don’t seek treatment because of face. So what is orchitis?

Orchitis is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles themselves rarely have bacterial infections. Since the testicles have a rich supply of blood and lymph, they have a strong resistance to bacterial infections. Bacterial orchitis is mostly caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, so it is also called epididymo-orchitis. Common pathogens are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, etc. Viruses can directly invade the testicles, the most common of which is the mumps virus, which mainly invades the parotid glands of children. However, this virus also likes to invade the testicles, so viral orchitis often occurs shortly after the onset of mumps.

1. Acute inflammation or infection

Acute orchitis may occur in patients with urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis or prostatectomy and long-term indwelling catheters due to inflammation. Pathologically, macroscopic observation mainly shows testicular enlargement, congestion and tension. Histology shows focal necrosis, connective tissue edema and lobed granulocyte infiltration. In severe cases, testicular abscess and testicular infarction may occur.

2. Incomplete treatment

If acute orchitis is not treated thoroughly or improperly, the disease may turn into chronic orchitis in the long run. It may also be caused by fungal, spirochete, or parasitic infection, such as testicular syphilis, which may cause granulomatous orchitis. Local or whole-body radioactive isotope phosphorus irradiation of the testicles may also cause orchitis and destroy the testicular tissue.

3. Mumps

It is the most common cause of orchitis. About 20% of adult men suffer from orchitis due to mumps. Orchitis usually occurs 3 to 4 days after the onset of mumps. The scrotum is erythematous and edematous. One or both testicles are enlarged and highly tender. Occasionally, hydrocele can be seen. The testicles are highly enlarged and purple-blue in color. Histological observation shows edema and vascular dilation, a large number of inflammatory cells infiltrate, and varying degrees of degeneration of the seminiferous tubules.

One of the dietary taboos for patients with orchitis: Eat less so-called "irritating foods" such as pig's trotters, fish soup, and mutton, so as to avoid increased secretions from the inflamed area, further infiltrating and spreading the orchitis and aggravating the symptoms;

The second dietary taboo for patients with orchitis: Do not smoke or drink;

The third dietary taboo for patients with orchitis: Do not eat spicy food;

The fourth dietary taboo for patients with orchitis: Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and increase the intake of vitamin C and other ingredients to enhance the body's anti-inflammatory ability.

After reading the above article, I believe everyone should now know what orchitis is. To determine whether you have orchitis, you must go to a regular hospital for examination. Don't make blind guesses. After the diagnosis is confirmed, you must seek treatment in time and improve your eating habits. Don't delay the best time for treatment because of face issues.