A 40-year-old member asked:
What is orchitis?
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Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 37 years experience
Testicle infection: Infection of the testicle. Potential causes include sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia) or viral infections (e.g. Mumps).
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What are the tests for orchitis?
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Dr. Mark Sacheranswered
Pain Management 34 years experience
Ultrasound,microscop: Ultrasound, palpating of testes, microscopic exam of penile discharge of there is one.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What are treatments for orchitis?
1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Allison Grecoanswered
General Practice 10 years experience
Generally Antibiotic: Orchitis is a painful infection of the testes that may result from infections such as mumps (particularly in adolescents), or sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia. It may also be caused by viruses. Your doctor can determine the cause of orchitis, and will prescribe an antibiotic, as well as pain control.
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Last updated Apr 11, 2013
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