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A member asked:
If orchitis is taking a long time recover, can it damage the testicle, and lower testosterone lvl? if so how long it would be consider damaging?
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See below: 2-3 days to notice some symptom improvement on antibiotics.If redness continues or is worse contact your doctor Discomfort will continue longer.Bedrest & scrotal elevation & intermittent ice pack will help.Complete resolution of firmness & swelling can take several months to resolve.It will not lower testosterone level. Best wishes for recovery.
Answered 4/1/2018
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