Testicular inflammation in men is scientifically called epididymitis. This disease proceeds with severe edematous and pain symptoms.
Etiology of the disease
Testicular inflammation in men can occur under the influence of many factors, which at first glance are absolutely “harmless”. For example, damage to the scrotum, even minor, sometimes leads to inflammation of the epididymis or other consequences.
Speaking of epididymitis, one cannot but mention infectious factors in the etiology of the process. The fact is that any pathogenic microorganism that has got into the scrotum begins to grow and develop intensively under favorable conditions. Therefore, unprotected sexual intercourse often leads to the formation of an inflammatory process in the scrotum, mainly of mycoplasma and chlamydial nature.
Prolonged abstinence can also cause a pathological process in the testicles. This is due to the fact that the seminal fluid accumulates and stagnates in the tubules, then the secondary flora can join in - an inflammatory reaction develops.
As you know, stress and psycho-emotional instability are our main enemies, and even more so the enemies of men. After all, a strong half of humanity is simply not able to fight their emotions, and all this "spills over" into disease. Therefore, stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of male epididymitis.
Inflammation of the testicles in men is often the result of a reduced body reaction to pathogenic agents and immunodeficiency states, because any infection in this state can cause the disease.
Inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and ureters, also provoke a disease of the male reproductive system, so be sure to pay attention to the presence of other diseases in men.
Well, of course, do not forget about surgical interventions. Any of them is a risk of infection. In men, this can manifest as inflammation in the scrotum, and in women, the vagina.
Symptoms of the disease
Inflammation of the testicles in men can be acute, but it can also become chronic. The line between these two forms is very thin, and time passes about a week. Therefore, it is important to seek help with the first clinical symptoms and begin treatment.
Acute epididymitis begins with a sharp pain in the perineum and scrotum. The pain of a "shooting" spastic character occurs against the background of testicular infiltration.
At the same time, body temperature rises, the patient is worried about weakness and chills. After a couple of hours, the pain becomes localized on the part of the lesion. From the urethra, abundant secretions of a serous or purulent nature may occur.
Thus, acute inflammation of the testicle is formed. The treatment of this disease must be started immediately, because if the therapy is not carried out within the first 5 days, the disease can become chronic, which does not contribute to a favorable outcome.
In the chronic course of the process, the pain gradually subsides and becomes aching, but constant. Swelling of the scrotum area subsides, but weakness and malaise do not disappear. Patients note a slight improvement, but this can not be called recovery.
If epididymitis becomes chronic, then the risk of developing complications of this disease is high. This may be infertility, abscess, or testicular necrosis. Any of these complications is very dangerous, and can lead to irreversible consequences.
At whatever stage the testicular inflammation in men is diagnosed, treatment should be primarily etiological, i.e. aimed at destroying a pathogenic microorganism. Therefore, in the treatment regimen of epididymitis, antibacterial drugs are in the first place. They are prescribed taking into account the sensitivity of the microbe to antibiotics. Then you can use painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling.