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'''Orchitis''' or '''orchiditis''' is a condition of the [[testes]] involving inflammation.<ref>{{DorlandsDict|six/000075643|orchitis}}</ref> It can also involve swelling and frequent infection. |
'''Orchitis''' or '''orchiditis''' is a condition of the [[testes]] involving inflammation.<ref>{{DorlandsDict|six/000075643|orchitis}}</ref> It can also involve swelling and frequent infection. |
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==Symptoms== |
== Symptoms == |
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[[Symptom]]s of orchitis are similar to those of [[testicular torsion]]. These can include: |
[[Symptom]]s of orchitis are similar to those of [[testicular torsion]]. These can include: |
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* [[ejaculation]] of [[blood]] |
* [[ejaculation]] of [[blood]] |
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* visible [[Swelling (medical)|swelling]] of a testicle or testicles and often the inguinal lymph nodes on the affected side. |
* visible [[Swelling (medical)|swelling]] of a testicle or testicles and often the inguinal lymph nodes on the affected side. |
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==Causes== |
== Causes == |
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Orchitis can be related to [[epididymitis]] infection that has spread to the [[testicles]], often caused by the [[sexually transmitted disease]]s [[Chlamydia infection|chlamydia]] and [[gonorrhea]]. It can also be seen during active [[mumps]], particularly in adolescent boys. |
Orchitis can be related to [[epididymitis]] infection that has spread to the [[testicles]], often caused by the [[sexually transmitted disease]]s [[Chlamydia infection|chlamydia]] and [[gonorrhea]]. It can also be seen during active [[mumps]], particularly in adolescent boys. |
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The anti-depressant drug trimipramine (Surmontil) has been known to cause orchitis. |
The anti-depressant drug trimipramine (Surmontil) has been known to cause orchitis. |
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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 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. |
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. |
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==References== |
== References == |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/orchitis/DS00602 Overview] at [[Mayo Clinic]] |
* [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/orchitis/DS00602 Overview] at [[Mayo Clinic]] |
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Revision as of 07:17, 1 January 2011
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Orchitis or orchiditis is a condition of the testes involving inflammation.[1] It can also involve swelling and frequent infection.
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.
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.[2]
The anti-depressant drug trimipramine (Surmontil) has been known to cause orchitis.
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.
References
- ^ "orchitis" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ^ Simons MP, Aufenacker T, Bay-Nielsen M, et al. European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients. Hernia (2009) 13:343–403