How to treat orchitis caused by mumps quickly

Orchitis caused by mumps can speed up recovery through antiviral treatment, symptomatic and supportive treatment, local care, auxiliary treatment with traditional Chinese medicine and prevention of complications. Mumps virus invasion of testicular tissue may cause testicular swelling and pain. In severe cases, it may affect reproductive function and requires timely intervention.

1. Antiviral treatment

Early use of antiviral drugs such as ribavirin granules or acyclovir tablets can inhibit viral replication. When combined with bacterial infection, cefaclor dry suspension or amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets must be used in combination. Liver function needs to be monitored during medication, and use with other nephrotoxic drugs should be avoided.

2. Symptomatic and supportive treatment

Applying cold compresses to the testicles can relieve swelling and pain, and ibuprofen suspension or acetaminophen tablets can control fever. Elevating the scrotum can reduce the feeling of swelling, and bed rest can reduce the stimulation of activities. Persistent high fever or severe pain requires intravenous fluids to maintain water and electrolyte balance.

3. Local care

Clean the perineum with warm water every day and wear loose cotton underwear to avoid friction. It is forbidden to apply heat or squeeze the swollen testicles to prevent the spread of inflammation. Mupirocin ointment can be used externally to prevent secondary infection. Skin damage needs to be disinfected in time.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine auxiliary treatment

Isatis granules or Lianhua Qingwen capsules have antiviral effects and can be used in conjunction with Western medicine. Applying Jinhuang Powder ointment locally can reduce swelling and relieve pain, but it is prohibited for those with skin allergies. During the period of taking traditional Chinese medicine, it is necessary to observe whether adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort occur.

5. Prevent complications

In the acute phase, strenuous exercise is prohibited to prevent testicular torsion, and semen quality should be reviewed regularly during the recovery phase. If testicular atrophy or persistent infertility occurs, fertility protection measures such as human chorionic gonadotropin injections need to be considered. Vaccination with MMR vaccine can prevent reinfection.

During treatment, you need to maintain adequate sleep and drink more than 2000 ml of water daily to promote metabolism. Choose diuretic foods such as winter melon and mung beans in your diet, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Avoid heavy physical labor within 3 months after recovery, and review testicular ultrasound regularly. If symptoms such as persistent fever, testicular induration, or difficulty urinating occur, you should seek medical attention immediately. Men suffering from post-pubertal disease need to pay special attention to the evaluation of reproductive function, and perform sperm cryopreservation if necessary.