Orchitis : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (Epididymo-orchitis, Testis infection)

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Orchitis

Alternate Names : Epididymo-orchitis, Testis infection

Symptoms & Signs

Blood in the semen
Discharge from penis
Fever
Groin pain
Pain with intercourse or ejaculation
Pain with urination (dysuria)
Scrotal swelling
Tender, swollen groin area on affected side
Tender, swollen, heavy feeling in the testicle
Testicle pain that is made worse by a bowel movement or straining

Diagnosis & Tests

A physical examination may show:

Enlarged or tender prostate gland
Tender and enlarged lymph nodes in the groin (inguinal) area on the affected side
Tender and enlarged testicle on the affected side

Tests may include:

Complete blood count (CBC)
Testicular ultrasound
Tests to screen for chlamydia and gonorrhea (urethral smear)
Urinalysis
Urine culture (clean catch) -- may need several samples, including initial stream, mid-stream, and after prostate massage

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Review Date : 9/7/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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