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Health Encyclopedia: Orchitis
Epididymo-orchitis; Testis infection
Treatment
Antibiotics will be prescribed if the infection is caused by bacteria. In the case of gonorrhea or chlamydia, sexual partners must also be treated. Pain medications and anti-inflammatory medications are also commonly prescribed.
When orchitis is caused by a virus, only analgesics (pain relievers) are prescribed. Bed rest, with elevation of the scrotum and ice packs applied to the area, is recommended.
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