How long does it take for orchitis to heal?

The main function of male testicles is to store male sperm. So if a man suffers from orchitis, the quality of his sperm will be seriously affected. Not only that, it will also affect his sexual life. In addition, men will also feel testicular pain in their daily lives. The causes of orchitis are mostly caused by bad living habits of men. So how long will it take to cure orchitis?

The testicles are the most important sexual organs for men. They produce sperm and secrete testosterone. They are the basis of men. Don't wait until the disease really strikes before attracting public attention. Why not observe and understand it earlier to prevent it from happening?

1. Redness and swelling behind the “diamond” – epididymitis

Cause and effect: The posterior edge of the testicle is the epididymis.

Sperm is temporarily stored here after production. Epididymitis is common in people around 30 years old. It is mostly due to the unhealed urinary tract being infected by bacteria, causing the bacteria to enter the epididymis through the lumen of the vas deferens. It often occurs with posterior urethritis, prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, etc. The site can be unilateral or bilateral, and the onset time can be acute or slow.

Your examination: The entire scrotum is red, swollen, hot and painful, sensitive to touch, and burning when urinating. The scrotum is painful when it is still, but the symptoms are relieved when lying on your back.

Doctor's treatment: Prescribe antibiotics to relieve acute pain. Then apply cold compresses to the testicles and raise them at the same time, you can put a rolled up sock or medical gauze underneath. If you don't know how to put it on yourself, you can wear a fixed briefs-it can also reduce the discomfort and swelling of the spermatic cord. To prevent recurrence: Although men are much less likely to get urinary tract infections than women, once they occur, the consequences can be serious. If you already have a burning sensation when urinating, you must see a doctor immediately.

2. Bacteria erode the "diamond" - orchitis

Causes and consequences: Most cases are caused by direct spread of epididymitis to the testicles, which is caused by bacteria. Acute orchitis in children is usually caused by the mumps virus.

Your examination: Similar to epididymitis, but the testicular redness and heat are not so obvious and strong. You can clearly see that one or both testicles are enlarged and painful to press, and the scrotal skin is also obviously red and swollen, and feels hot to the touch.

Doctor's treatment: Since severe orchitis can cause loss of fertility, doctors will use antibiotics in addition to painkillers; cold compresses should also be applied to the testicles. If doctors do not properly treat the acute stage, bacterial orchitis can form abscesses or develop into chronic orchitis.

To prevent recurrence: Children can be vaccinated against mumps.

3. "A few bugs have drilled into the scrotum" - Varicose vein

Causes and consequences: Varicose veins occur in 10% of men aged 30 to 40. 90% of cases occur on the left side, due to blood congestion in the spermatic vein, which causes the venous plexus to dilate, become tortuous, and become longer. Varicose veins can also be caused by kidney tumors. Varicose veins deserve attention because they may be accompanied by testicular atrophy and sperm production disorders, leading to infertility.