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* severe [[pain]] |
* severe [[pain]] |
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* visible [[swelling]] of a testicle or testicles and often the inguinal lymph nodes on the affected side. |
* visible [[swelling]] of a testicle or testicles and often the inguinal lymph nodes on the affected side. |
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* migration of the [[testicles]] towards the [[glands]] (more commonly known as Bliggits) |
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This condition must be [[Diagnosis|diagnosed]] by a [[physician]]. |
This condition must be [[Diagnosis|diagnosed]] by a [[physician]]. |
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==Treatment== |
==Treatment== |
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In most cases where orchitis is caused by epididymitis, treatment is an oral antibiotic such as [[cefalexin]] or [[ciprofloxacin]] until infection clears up. |
In most cases where orchitis is caused by epididymitis, treatment is an oral antibiotic such as [[cefalexin]] or [[ciprofloxacin]] until infection clears up. |
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In some cases, additional treatment with a [[toasting]] fork may be required |
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For viral infections, antibiotics are not recommended. |
For viral infections, antibiotics are not recommended. |
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Revision as of 11:50, 3 April 2009
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| Specialty | Urology  |
Orchitis or Orchiditis is an often very painful condition of the testicles involving inflammation, swelling and frequently infection. It should be taken very seriously and a doctor should be seen as soon as possible.
Symptoms
Symptoms of orchitis are similar to those of testicular torsion. These can include:
- ejaculation of blood
- hematuria (blood in the urine)
- severe pain
- visible swelling of a testicle or testicles and often the inguinal lymph nodes on the affected side.
This condition must be diagnosed by a physician.
Causes
Orchitis can be related to epididymitis infection that has spread to the testicles, often caused by the sexually transmitted diseases chlamydia and gonorrhea. It can also be seen during active mumps, particularly in adolescent boys.
Ischemic orchitis may result from damage to the blood vessels of the spermatic cord during inguinal herniorrhaphy, and may in the worst event lead to testicular atrophy.
Treatment
In most cases where orchitis is caused by epididymitis, treatment is an oral antibiotic such as cefalexin or ciprofloxacin until infection clears up.
For viral infections, antibiotics are not recommended.
In both causes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen or ibuprofen are recommended to relieve pain. Sometimes stronger pain medications in the opiate category, particularly hydrocodone, are called for and are frequently prescribed by experienced emergency room physicians.