MamasHealth.com Home Men's Health Addicted to sex Balanitis Broken Condoms Cybersex Dry orgasms Enlarged Prostate Epididymitis Erectile Dysfunction Flirting tips Friends with benefits Getting her in the mood Girlfriend left, now what? How to be a better dad HPV and men Hydroceles Male Breast Reduction Male Hypogonadism Orchitis Penile Cancer Penile Enlargement Penile Fracture Penile Warts Penile Yeast Infection Peyronie's Disease Phimosis Premature Ejaculation Priapism Prostate Cancer Protect bald scalp Retrograde ejaculation Shave Chest Hair Sex after marriage Scalp products for bald guys Sperm Donors Sperm Donation Expect Steroid Abuse Testicular Torsion Testicular Cancer Testicular Torsion Testicular Failure The Perfect Shave Undescended Testicle Vasectomy Wife spends too much Yearly Check-up More links   Talking with your partner about premature ejaculation How to tell if she likes you Finding a gift for your girlfriend Email Mama	What is Orchitis? It is an inflammation of one or both testicles. If both testicles are inflamed, inflammation and infection can reduce fertility. Symptoms of Orchitis If you have symptoms, you should visit a doctor immediately. The most common symptoms are: swelling and pain in the affected testicle fever a heavy feeling in the scrotum discharge from the penis pain with urination pain during intercourse pain during ejaculation blood in the semen What Causes Orchitis? It is most often caused by bacterial infection and the mumps virus. Sometimes it occurs with infections of the epididymis. The epididymis are tubes on top of the scrotum that transport sperm to the vas deferens. Orchitis may also occur in as a result of an infection of the prostate or a sexually-transmitted disease. Can Orchitis be Prevented? If orchitis is caused by the mumps, the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine will prevent it. How is Orchitis Diagnosed? The doctor will examine the scrotum, prostate and take a sample of your urine to analyze. How is Orchitis Treated? If orchitis is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics will treat it. The doctor will also recommend pain medication and an ice pack to reduce the swelling of the scrotum. If orchitis is caused by an STD, treating the STD will treat it. If an STD is present, the sexual partner must also be treated or the condition may return. The doctor may also suggest bed rest, and ice packs to reduce the swelling.	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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