Question 1

for non-std or non-mumps orchitis is cipro (ciprofloxacin) usually the drug of choice? how effective is 2 weeks of cipro (ciprofloxacin)/cipro (ciprofloxacin) in general for that? in "most" cases?

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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) for most cases: A 2 week course of cipro for bacterial non-std orchitis should be highly effective.  Antibiotics prescribed will depend on the patient age and underlying cause of the bacterial infection. Antibiotics commonly used may include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ceftriaxone (Rocephin - only IV or IM), doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx), or azithromycin (Zithromax).

Question 2

what is orchitis?

Accepted Answer

Testicle infection: Infection of the testicle. Potential causes include sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia) or viral infections (e.g. Mumps).

Question 3

what are the tests for orchitis?

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Ultrasound,microscop: Ultrasound, palpating of testes, microscopic exam of penile discharge of there is one.

Question 4

do a lot of people get orchitis?

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Testes infix: It is a common condition usually easily treated with a course of antibiotics.

Question 5

early orchitis. will it eventually heal?

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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 6

how long would it take orchitis to heal?

Accepted Answer

4-6weeks: Orchitis is an inflammation or infection of the testicle, often caused by a virus or bacteria. Symptoms of orchitis include pain, swelling, or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. Orchitis occurs most often in men who have mumps... Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for orchitis caused by bacteria can usually preserve the normal testicle function.

Question 7

how long does the pain of orchitis last?

Accepted Answer

Testicle Pain: Testicle discomfort usually comes from inflammation, not infection. Antibiotics are useful, but alone don't always help.
I suspect you have prostatitis as the cause.  Prostatitis can refer pain to the testicles, penis, groin and more. 
Increase water intake, reduce caffeine, begin nsaids (aleve) with food twice a day for two weeks. Hot soaks in a tub helps. F/u with md if not better in 7-10 days.

Question 8

how long does orchitis take to get better?

Accepted Answer

Orchitis : This varies with the severity of the orchitis, but it is generally significantly improved after 2 weeks of appropriate antibiotic coverage.

Question 9

how long does it take for orchitis to disappear?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the severity of the orchitis and how quickly antibiotic therapy is initiated. I would estimate 3-7 days.

Question 10

do lots of people get orchitis, or is it unusual?

Accepted Answer

Not common by itself: Mumps orchitis is probably best known form. Now fortunately rare due to childhood vaccinations. Epididymo-orchitis is not unusual and due to either bacteria  traveling from the urinary tract, or due to a viral infection. Traumatic orchitis can also result from a blow or injury to the testes.

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