Question 1

what are common/possible causes of orchitis alone. no uti symptoms. no epidyimitis on us. std negative.what can this be/ could caused this?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Infection( viral or bacterial) is the most common cause.  The infection may not be due to an STD. Brucellosis can also cause it,(per wikipedia).  If you've had trauma to the urethra, it can do it, tool. Sometimes an infection will  not be evident on routing testing.  Many docs would try an round of antibiotics even if cultures negative.  If you aren't getting answers from your doc, get 2nd opinion

Question 2

what types of viruses cause viral orchitis?

Accepted Answer

: Mumps is notorious for causing orchitis, with other viruses less likely, such as varicella, Coxsackie or cytomegalovirus for example.

Question 3

how does mumps cause orchitis?

Accepted Answer

Infection: The mumps virus can at times spread to the testicles and cause painful inflammation or orchitis.

Question 4

can orchitis cause fatigue?

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Yes it can: Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicles due to the virus or bacteria. Common symptoms are: fever, nausea, pain and stress as a comorbidity fatigue is a good posibility.

Question 5

can orchitis cause infertility?

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Yes: Severe orchitis especially with fevers affecting both testicles can cause infertility.  Once treated, the testicles should return to normal sperm production.

Question 6

can orchitis be caused by the flu?

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Maybe: Orchitis is inflammation (redness, warmth, tenderness, swelling) of one or both testicles, generally caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Influenza virus (the flu) is one of the viruses that has been reported to occasionally cause orchitis as part of a generalized febrile illness.

Question 7

can with holding ejaculations cause epididmytis-orchitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Charles, Epididymitis and Orchitis have two primary causes: urinary bacteria and sexually transmitted bacteria. If you think you might have either epididymitis or orchitis, see your doctor to get checked out. Hope this helps!

Question 8

can orchitis problem effect my digestion or cause drooling ?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition itself would not cause any G.I. Symptoms but if you were taking an antibiotic for treatment, you could have G.I. Symptoms from the antibiotic.

Question 9

does epididmitis orchitis cause sexual problems? erectical dysfunction etc?

Accepted Answer

Low sperm count: Possibly but not likely. Oligospermia (low sperm count). Can be due to previous testis infection or epididymal scarring from previous infection and inflammation, however most men who have had epididymitis or even orchitis do not subsequently find themselves sub fertile or infertile.  See a urologist and have a semen analysis. Ed is definitely not related.

Question 10

can bacteria that causes orchitis be in semen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Orchitis, inflammation of the testicles, usually results from the spread of infection from the epididymis, and under such circumstances it would not be unusual to see the causative agents appear in the semen, but it is the urine which is generally cultured, and under those circumstances those cultures may be positive.

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