Pain in testicle is the main symptom of
orchitis. Orchitis is the main reason that causes male infertility. In addition,
epididymitis can cause orchitis. Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both testicles, most commonly associated with the virus that causes mumps. At least one-third of males who contract mumps after puberty develop orchitis.
Symptoms of acute orchitis
Sudden onset of Testicular Pain
High fever
Nausea or Vomiting
Symptoms of chronic orchitis
Chronic orchitis is always caused by mistreatment or recurence of acute orchitis. Sufferers would have swelling testicle and feel pain when touching testicle. Some patients have shrinking testicle.
Complications of orchitis may include:
Testicular atrophy. Orchitis may eventually cause the affected testicle to shrink.
Scrotal abscess. The infected tissue fills with pus.
Repeated epididymitis. Orchitis can lead to recurrent episodes of epididymitis.
Infertility. In a small number of cases, orchitis may cause infertility; however, if orchitis affects only one testicle, infertility is less likely.
Herbal medicine for orchitis
Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill is remarkable herbal medicine for acute and chronic orchitis. In Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill, materials such as polygonum aviculare, dianthus superbus, talc and plantago can clear heat and promot diuresis. Houttuynia can clear toxic materials. Safflower is able to promote blood circulation. There are also various pure herbs which can help patients improve physical conditioning in the meidicine. In addition, compared with western medicines, traditional Chinese medicine can keep a long-lasting effect, has no side effect and drug resistance. In general, suffers can recover within three months.
