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Orchitis

Health Encyclopedia: Orchitis

Alternative Names

Epididymo-orchitis; Testis infection

Prevention

Immunization against mumps will prevent mumps-associated orchitis. Safer sex behaviors, such as monogamy and condom use, will decrease the chance of developing orchitis as a result of a sexually-transmitted disease.

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Expert & Community Posts

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...production). An infection of the testicle such as mumps orchitis can lead to scar formation as... Read more »

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Health Guide

Orchitis

.........inflammation of the tube that connects the vas deferens and the testicle. The most common viral cause of orchitis is mumps. Approximately 30% of patients who have mumps will develop... Read more »

Orchitis

......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,... Read more »

Orchitis

Epididymo-orchitis; Testis infection Symptoms Scrotal swelling Tender, swollen, heavy feeling in the testicle Tender, swollen groin area... Read more »

Testicular infection or torsion

... Scrotal swelling Extreme tenderness to pressure on the testis Specific to orchitis and epididymitis : Fever Chills or chilling sensation ... Read more »

Testicular infection or torsion

Prevention Epididymitis and orchitis are frequently, but not always, associated with sexually-transmitted diseases. There are no special preventive measures for testicular torsion.Paying... Read more »

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