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The article is professionally consulted by MSc Vo Thien Ngon - Urologist, Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Treatment of orchitis depends on the cause of the disease, mainly using antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, bed rest, fixing the scrotum and changing living habits.
1. Diagnosis of orchitis
Before treating orchitis, the doctor needs to do a clinical examination to review the symptoms and perform some laboratory tests to determine the exact cause of the disease, including:Ultrasound of the testicles Complete blood count Urethral test (to detect chlamydia and gonorrhea) Urine test and urine sample test If there is any discharge from the penis, the doctor may collect a sample and send it to the clinic lab to check Tests if a patient is suspected of having sexually transmitted diseases
2. How to treat orchitis?
Treatment for orchitis is usually prescribed by a doctor depending on the cause of the disease, including:Antibiotics, if a bacterial infection is found (in case of gonorrhea or chlamydia, both both patient and sexual partner must be treated) Anti-inflammatory medications Pain relievers Bed rest, elevating the scrotum and testicles Ice the area of infection to reduce swelling and pain
Thuốc kháng sinh được chỉ định trong trường hợp bệnh có nguyên nhân là do vi khuẩn
3. Methods to support the treatment of testicular inflammation
The following tips help the treatment of orchitis more effectively:A reasonable diet, applied to the treatment of acute orchitis, especially when fever takes a lot of energy , the body is tired and exhausted, it is necessary to add foods that provide a lot of energy, protein, vitamins and drink a lot of water Hot or cold water bath: Early stage patients should apply water bath therapy Cold to reduce swelling and discharge from the penis. For late-stage disease, hot water baths can be used to promote inflammation Wear an athlete's loincloth Use safe sex practices to avoid STIs Tell your doctor if the patient is susceptible to urinary tract infections For young children, mumps vaccine can be given to prevent the risk of mumps orchitis During the treatment period, the patient should focus on resting. , fix the scrotum. When the disease turns to an abscess, there may be pus or discharge from the testicles. When the pus is gone, the patient's condition will improve. See your doctor again if you feel severe pain, have a high fever or have difficulty urinating.
Tái khám bác sĩ nếu cảm thấy đau dữ dội, có biểu hiện sốt cao hoặc khó tiểu
Vinmec International General Hospital has long become a reliable address for men when they need to examine and treat difficult diseases. The orthopedic specialist at Vinmec specializes in examination, treatment as well as early detection of health problems related to male genital organs, physiological diseases, reproductive function and sexually transmitted diseases. , ... including orchitis.
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