Question 1

what is the definition or description of: congestive epididymal orchitis?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction : When there is obstruction to the flow of fluid from the epididymis such as after vasectomy or acute inflammation , there is congestion  in the epididymis.

Question 2

after epididymal-orchitis infection recovered, what's the shortest amount of time for swelling that can be seen to go away?

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Here are some...: If antibiotics used is "perfectly" effective and given at its early stage, you will see drastic decrease in pain and swelling in 3-7 days and these symptoms usually fade away in 2-3 weeks. Occasionally, residual swelling may linger and last for months , even forever. In short, the course &amp; pace of symptomatic resolution widely vary among individuals reflecting the virulence &amp; stage of the disease.

Question 3

i diagnosed with epididymal  and orchitis also have low sperm count . how to cure without surgery ?

Accepted Answer

For best results: See urologist that deal with fertility issues. There are no home measures that  will help.

Question 4

early orchitis. will it eventually heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Mild cases sometimes resolve on own, but better to get checked and treated rather than prolong duration of painful symptoms. In boys may be due to mumps; in slightly older guys usually due to std that may also involve epididymis; later it can be bacterial std or a viral infection (or trauma). Antibiotics if bacterial; nsaids, support, cool compresses.

Question 5

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 6

wondering why won't epididymo-orchitis clear up?

Accepted Answer

May be...: Did you have a painful swelling testis which subsided after treatment? Now, you have lingering pain/ache. Or is your diagnosis just based on the in the testis? So, it's important to figure out what is the condition for you by analyzing the feature, degree, and progress of the pain and swelling over time and their sequence of event by expert so to deduce why it is hard to clear up.

Best wish...

Question 7

can injuring the perineum lead to epipidmytis-orchitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, depending: on location and severity of injury.  But other causes are possible too, so ask your doctor for treatment recommendations.

Question 8

how is orchitis prevented?

Accepted Answer

Avoid Mumps. . .: Prevention of orchitis includes:  being up-to-date on mumps vaccinations (mmr vaccine); avoiding std's (sexually transmitted diseases); and for a middle-aged or older man, keeping his prostate gland healthy.

Question 9

can orchitis cause fatigue?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can orchitis cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

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

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