testicular inflammation; Factors that cause it until its treatment

Inflammation of the testicles

Inflammation or swelling of the testicle which may occur in one or both testicles and is formed by bacterial or viral infections. Inflammation of the testicles is associated with pain and may affect the fertility process, so it is recommended to treat it as soon as possible.

Testicular inflammation:

One of the diseases related to the male genital organs is swelling or inflammation of the testicles. This disease is known in English as scrotim, which means enlargement of the scrotum. This bag is a part of the male genital organ, which has smooth muscles on both sides, that's why if a person suffers from scrotum swelling, it is very likely that the inflammation will be transferred to the inner part of the scrotum.

In general, swelling of the testicles is related to one or both testicles, which will be caused by infection. This disease may have reached the testicles through blood from another part of the body. Swelling of the testicle is sometimes accompanied by pain and sometimes has no specific symptoms. If swelling and inflammation are accompanied by pain, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to prevent serious injuries.

Symptoms of scrotum:

In most cases, if the swelling of the testicle is acute orchitis, the patient will have sudden and severe pain in one or both testicles. This pain may continue to the groin. One of the most important reasons why people go to the doctor in this condition is bloody urine. Below are other signs and symptoms that are associated with scrotum:

– Swollen testicles in purple or red color

– Feeling of heaviness in the testicles

– High fever

– Nausea and vomiting

– Observing blood in semen

– Feeling pain when urinating

– Feeling pain during intercourse

– Feeling sick and sick

Symptoms caused by testicular inflammation

Risk factors for testicular inflammation:

People who engage in risky sexual behaviors are more likely to develop testicular inflammation. Risky behaviors are mentioned below:

– Unprotected sex

– A history of sexually transmitted diseases

– Having sex with a person who has a sexually transmitted disease

– Congenital diseases related to the urinary system that may be in the bladder or urinary tract.

Causes of scrotum in adults:

Swelling and inflammation of the testicles may be caused by various factors, which we have described and analyzed below:

Varicocele:

The scrotum has veins and arteries that are responsible for supplying blood to the genitals, if the function of any of these veins is disturbed, a varicocele will occur. In fact, varicocele is a very soft lump that grows over time on the testicle and the left side of the scrotum. This disorder often does not have any special symptoms other than bumps and lumps. Of course, in some cases, there is a feeling of heaviness or pain in the groin and testicles.

In some cases, this disorder causes infertility in men, in which case you should see a specialist doctor.

Hydrocele:

A hydrocele is the swelling of the scrotum caused by the accumulation of fluid in it. Hydrocele is often seen congenitally and during infancy and usually causes swelling of one or both testicles. If it occurs in boys and adult men, it may be accompanied by some pain. If the hydrocele is accompanied by swelling of the scrotum and edema, problems such as trauma or infection may be their source.

Hydrocele may cause swelling of the right testicle or swelling of the left testicle, in very rare cases inflammation is seen in both testicles.

Testicular inflammation caused by hydrocele

Epididymal cyst:

Epididymal cysts are small, fluid-filled masses that grow over time. The epididymis has a coiled structure and behind the testicle will help to store and transport sperm. This cyst often does not cause pain, but epididymal cysts may cause some pain if they put pressure on the other parts or inside and around the testicle.

Inflammation of the epididymis and testicles:

Simultaneous inflammation of the epididymis and testicles leads to pain, swelling and sensitivity to touch. There is still no specific reason for this inflammation, but this problem is often related to infections such as urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, mumps, etc.

This inflammation of the epididymis causes a decrease in sperm in some cases, however, the effect of this case on male infertility will be very small.

Inguinal hernia:

An inguinal hernia occurs when a part of intestinal tissue or high pressure fat enters the upper and inner part of the thigh through the thigh. A hernia may appear with a swollen testicle or a bulge in the groin. Often this mass is painless, but if the blood flow is interrupted in a part of the organ, the hernia will be accompanied by severe pain.

Testicular torsion:

Although this disorder is benign, it can be very serious at the same time. Testicular torsion is the twisting of the testicular cord, which, unlike other benign testicular masses, is considered an emergency case. If you suspect this complication, see a doctor immediately.

Testicular inflammation caused by testicular torsion

testical cancer:

As mentioned earlier, all testicular lumps and swellings are benign, but in some cases, one of the testicles can be a sign of malignancy or cancer. In this case, it is necessary to see a doctor specializing in this field. Cancerous masses of the testicle gradually develop on the testicle and have the following symptoms:

Painless swelling

– Feeling of heaviness or stiffness in the testicles

– Insensitivity to touch

Diagnosis of testicular inflammation:

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, perform a physical examination to measure the amount of inflammation. You may need a prostate exam to see how much inflammation your prostate has. This examination is performed by inserting a finger into the rectum.

Your doctor may order a urine sample for laboratory analysis and swab any discharge. With this procedure, you can diagnose STIs or other infections.

The possibility of testicular torsion is ruled out by ultrasound imaging. Torsion in the testicle can cause severe pain in the testicle and groin. Its symptoms may be confused with the symptoms of orchitis. In this torsion, the nerve network and good blood vessels in both testicles are disturbed. If the blood flow to the testicle is interrupted, the fertility of the person is affected, for this reason, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Diagnosis of testicular inflammation

Home remedies for testicular inflammation:

On the first day of swelling and inflammation, you should use an ice pack to reduce swelling, note that ice should not be used without a mediator and bag. You can also use Sitzbeth to reduce the amount of swelling. This device is the same hemorrhoidal pelvis that is used for water therapy in the genital area. This device is used to heal pain, needle, swelling of the desired area.

This device is easy to use. Before using, you must clean and disinfect the device with appropriate detergents, then put it on the toilet and fill it with hot or cold water. Sit inside it for 15 to 20 minutes and use it.

Be sure to wash and dry the device after emptying so that it is completely clean for the next use. It is better to wash the toilet with detergent.

It should be noted that you should consult a doctor before using Sitzbeth.

In the third solution, you can place the rolled towel between your legs and move the scrotum up through the towel, this will improve the pain.

Avoid wearing underwear or tight pants until healing occurs and wear comfortable underwear as much as possible.

Do not do heavy activities until you are sure of the improvement of the swelling.

Avoiding heavy activity during testicular inflammation

Treatment methods for scrotum:

It is better to see a doctor before any treatment, the treatment of testicular inflammation is directly related to its cause. If the inflammation is infectious, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the oral type does not affect the swelling, the doctor recommends the oral type of antibiotic, or the patient may even be admitted to the hospital for a few days. If you have an underlying disease, you should use other treatment methods or drugs with a higher dose.

If the main cause of scrotum is hernia, varicocele or hydrocele, surgery may be needed to treat scrotum.

If the lumps and swellings are malignant and cancerous, the severity of the lump and how far the cancer has progressed will determine the treatment method, which generally includes the following:

Chemotherapy

Radiotherapy

It should be noted that removal of cancerous masses and damaged tissues is done from the scrotum.

Complications of testicular inflammation:

Most men who suffer from testicular inflammation get better with the right treatment and have no lasting effects. In rare cases, inflammation of the testicles leads to infertility, of course, this disorder also leads to other complications, which are mentioned below:

– Chronic inflammation of the epididymis

– Abscess or blister in the scrotum

– Shrinking of the damaged testicle

– Testicular tissue death

Prevention of testicular inflammation with congenital disease diagnoses

Prevention of testicular inflammation:

In some cases, inflammation of the testicles can be prevented, especially if a person has congenital urinary problems, the possibility of prevention will increase. However, people can protect themselves against some viruses that cause orchitis.

Protected sex can also prevent bacterial orchitis. Use condoms and ask your partner about their sexual history.

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