The testis is the main organ of men, and its main function is the male gland produced by sperm and gonadal hormone, which may be infected by pathogenic bacteria and may cause inflammation of the testis. Generally speaking, there are acute and chronic diseases in clinic, but most of them are not timely cared and treated during the acute period, so it is important to know how to self-care for orchitis, especially during the acute period.
Acute testitis is a common disease of male reproductive system, which mostly occurs in young and middle-aged people and is caused by the spread of infection in nearby organs. The affected side of the scrotum is distended and uncomfortable, with severe local pain, which has a certain impact on the movement. The pain can radiate to the groin area and lower abdomen on the same side, accompanied by general discomfort and high fever. When the inflammation is severe, it can affect the testis, and the scrotal skin can become red and swollen.
How to self-care for orchitis?
The measures are as follows:
In the acute stage, rest in bed, drink more water, lift the scrotum with a cloth strap, and reduce the swelling sensation of the scrotum
Use an ice bag at the initial stage. Put the ice bag into the testicle to prevent swelling.
Red bean or mung bean soup has the effect of clearing heat, removing dampness and detoxicating. Drinking it often helps to recover from the disease.
Avoid sexual intercourse before treatment, avoid testicular hyperemia and edema, and aggravate the disease.
In case of pain, fever and other systemic symptoms, antipyretic analgesics should be used.
If the inflammatory mass of the epididymis is enlarged, the scrotal skin is red and swollen, and there is a sense of wave, and the abscess has formed, you need to see a doctor immediately, and the specialist should perform drainage and incision surgery.
Testitis is easy to cause high temperature and humidity of the scrotum. The scrotum is exposed to high temperature and humidity for a long time, which is easy to cause scrotal eczema or balanitis. It is necessary to actively prevent the occurrence of testitis. Select cotton products with good ventilation for underwear. Pay attention to diet, reduce the intake of alcohol and spicy food, and reduce the amount of smoking. It is best to stop drinking and smoking.