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Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles. [1] It can also involve swelling, pains and frequent infection, particularly of the epididymis , as in epididymitis . The term is from the Ancient Greek ὄρχις meaning "testicle"; same root as orchid .
An example of a male genital disease is orchitis. [citation needed] Classification by location of disease. Penis. Mondor's disease is a non-common disease [4]
Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle. [1] Onset of pain is typically over a day or two. [1]
Orchitis is swelling and inflammation of one or both testicles, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection, says Dr. Boxer. “It can lead to pain, swelling, and fever. In some cases, it’s ...
When the testis becomes swollen, in addition to the epididymis, this is called epididymo-orchitis. Epididymitis can be acute (lasting less than six weeks) or chronic (lasting equal to or more than six weeks). [17] Pain experienced due to chronic epididymitis is usually more dull compared to acute epididymitis and can be intermittent.
Testicular sarcoidosis can present as a diffuse painless scrotal mass or can mimic acute epididymo-orchitis. Usually it appears with systemic manifestations of the disease. [3] Since it causes occlusion and fibrosis of the ductus epididymis, fertility may be affected. [4]
Chronic scrotal pain (pain for greater than 3 months) may occur due to a number of underlying conditions. [3] It occurs in 15-19% of men post vasectomy, due to infections such as epididymitis, prostatitis, and orchitis, as well as varicocele, hydrocele, spermatocele, polyarteritis nodosa, testicular torsion, previous surgery and trauma. [3]
Orchitis, or inflammation of the testicles due to a bacterial or viral infection, can lead to testicular atrophy. [9] Mumps has historically been significantly associated with orchitis and testicular atrophy, but has become rare in countries that have high mumps vaccination rates.