It is understood that orchitis is a very common disease in clinical practice. Generally, when the body is infected with bacteria or viruses, it may lead to inflammation in the testicular area. The testicles themselves rarely have bacterial infections as they have rich lymphatic fluid and blood supply, providing strong resistance to bacterial infections. However, inflammation in the adjacent epididymis can also cause inflammation in the testicles. Therefore, once orchitis is discovered, immediate treatment measures should be taken to control the local bacterial infection to prevent serious orchitis. Especially for men over 40 years old, they need to be more vigilant. So, what symptoms may indicate the presence of orchitis in the body?
1. High Fever
After the age of 40, if a man experiences a sudden fever, he should be alert to inflammation in the testicular area. Under the influence of bacteria or germs, testicular inflammation may occur locally. When inflammation occurs in the body, it usually disrupts the body’s temperature regulation center, leading to persistent high fever symptoms. If this sign is noticed, the body should be checked promptly to determine if it is caused by orchitis. If the high fever is caused by testicular inflammation, immediate treatment is necessary.
2. Chills
When orchitis is approaching, the body may show some unusual symptoms. After the age of 40, if a man is constantly feeling chills and cold, it may be due to orchitis. Under inflammation, the patient may experience chills and feel extremely cold. If this situation occurs, inflammation in the testicular area should be considered, and timely proper treatment should be sought to avoid worsening orchitis in that area.
3. Swelling of the scrotal skin
Generally, a noticeable symptom after a man develops orchitis is the swelling of the scrotal skin. Swelling of the scrotal skin is related to bacterial and viral infections. At this time, the surface of the local skin may show abnormal symptoms, and sometimes fluid accumulation may be observed in the scrotum. If scrotal skin swelling is noticed, detailed examinations should be done promptly to determine the type of disease. If adverse symptoms caused by orchitis are identified, immediate treatment is necessary.
4. Testicular Pain
Typically, a significant symptom after developing orchitis is testicular pain. During testicular pain, radiating pain may be felt in the groin and thigh root, indicating inflammation in the testicular area. Therefore, if there is noticeable pain in the testicle area, attention should be paid as it could be a sign of orchitis. Proper treatment is necessary to prevent worsening inflammation and significant pain in the testicular area.
5. Enlarged Lymph Nodes
After orchitis occurs, a noticeable symptom is enlarged lymph nodes. When the body experiences inflammation, lymphocytes need to function in immunity, leading to visible enlargement of superficial lymph nodes. If superficial lymph nodes are found to be enlarged and abnormal symptoms in the testicles such as swelling and tenderness are present, it should be taken seriously as orchitis may be approaching. Proper treatment should be sought to control the local inflammation and prevent the worsening of orchitis, which poses a threat to health.
