Causes and Treatment of Orchitis

Testicles are the male sex organs that play important role in male reproductive system. They are located in the scrotum. The primary functions of the testicles are to produce sperm and to produce androgens, primarily testosterone. They have close relation with male fertility. The inflammation in testicle, is also known as orchitis. Once a man notice the signs or symptoms of orchitis, it’s imperative to find out the cause and get a proper treatment.

　

As one of the most common disease in men, orchitis can be caused by various factors. Therefore, patients and doctors should not ignore the inducements of this inflammation. Here are the common causes of orchitis.   

　

1. Mumps. According to the statistics, about 20% young men in their late adolescence will infect with mumps. The virus that causes mumps can enter the testicle through the blood flow and then induce orchitis. 

　　

2. Epididymitis. Epididymis is close to testicle. The infection in epididymis will be easily spread to the testicle and cause bacterial orchitis. It is also called epididymo-orchitis.      

3. Testicular injury. When the testicle is injured with no timely and effective treatment, the bacteria will invade the wound and induce orchitis. Other factors can also lead to orchitis, such as squeezing and colliding the scrotum strongly.  

　　

4. Causative pathogens. Most of orchitis cases are caused by causative pathogens, including escherichia coli, proteus, staphylococcus and pseudomonas aeruginosa. These pathogens can enter the urinary tract through the urethra, and lead to urethritis, cystitis or prostatitis. Then the inflammation will spread to epididymis and testicles.   

　　

The treatment of orchitis depends on its cause. For treating orchitis that caused by bacteria, herbal medicine called Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill is a good treatment option as it contains herbs that can clearing heat and toxins to eradicate the bacteria. Therefore, the root cause of this inflammation can be eliminated. To hasten the recovery and the treatment of orchitis, patients can massage the orchitis gently so as to improve the blood flow. This is also a good way to relieve the testicular pain.