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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;FAQs on&amp;nbsp;Orchitis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;336&quot; data-end=&quot;555&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;336&quot; data-end=&quot;383&quot;&gt;1. What is orchitis, and what causes it in men?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;383&quot; data-end=&quot;386&quot; /&gt;Orchitis is inflammation of one or both testicles, commonly caused by viral infections like mumps or bacterial infections, including STIs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;560&quot; data-end=&quot;776&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;560&quot; data-end=&quot;603&quot;&gt;2. Can STIs like chlamydia cause orchitis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;603&quot; data-end=&quot;606&quot; /&gt;Yes, sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are among the leading bacterial causes of orchitis in sexually active men, especially those under 35.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;781&quot; data-end=&quot;999&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;781&quot; data-end=&quot;831&quot;&gt;3. Is orchitis painful, and what are the symptoms?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;831&quot; data-end=&quot;834&quot; /&gt;Orchitis often causes testicular pain, swelling, fever, and sometimes painful urination or penile discharge. The pain may develop suddenly or worsen over a few days.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1004&quot; data-end=&quot;1213&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1004&quot; data-end=&quot;1055&quot;&gt;4. How is orchitis diagnosed in Singapore clinics?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1055&quot; data-end=&quot;1058&quot; /&gt;Diagnosis typically includes a physical exam, urine and STI tests, and a scrotal ultrasound to rule out other conditions like testicular torsion or tumors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1218&quot; data-end=&quot;1458&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1218&quot; data-end=&quot;1284&quot;&gt;5. What&amp;rsquo;s the difference between orchitis and testicular torsion?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1284&quot; data-end=&quot;1287&quot; /&gt;Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency with sudden, severe pain and no infection, while orchitis is an inflammation often due to infection and develops more gradually.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1463&quot; data-end=&quot;1692&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1463&quot; data-end=&quot;1516&quot;&gt;6. What are the best treatments for orchitis in men?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1516&quot; data-end=&quot;1519&quot; /&gt;Bacterial orchitis is treated with antibiotics, while viral orchitis requires supportive care such as rest, ice, and pain relief. Prompt treatment can prevent complications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1697&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1697&quot; data-end=&quot;1732&quot;&gt;7. Can orchitis cause infertility?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1732&quot; data-end=&quot;1735&quot; /&gt;In some cases, especially if both testicles are affected or treatment is delayed, orchitis can lead to reduced fertility or testicular atrophy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1883&quot; data-end=&quot;2079&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1883&quot; data-end=&quot;1930&quot;&gt;8. How long does it take for orchitis to heal?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;1930&quot; data-end=&quot;1933&quot; /&gt;Most men recover within 1 to 2 weeks with appropriate treatment, though some may experience lingering discomfort or swelling for a few more weeks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2084&quot; data-end=&quot;2291&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2084&quot; data-end=&quot;2135&quot;&gt;9. Is orchitis contagious or sexually transmitted?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2135&quot; data-end=&quot;2138&quot; /&gt;Orchitis itself is not contagious, but the infections that cause it&amp;mdash;such as mumps, chlamydia, or gonorrhea&amp;mdash;can be spread through sexual or close contact.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2297&quot; data-end=&quot;2493&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2297&quot; data-end=&quot;2343&quot;&gt;10. How can men in Singapore prevent orchitis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;2343&quot; data-end=&quot;2346&quot; /&gt;Men can reduce their risk by using condoms, getting regular STI screenings, receiving the mumps (MMR) vaccine, and practicing good genital hygiene.&lt;/p&gt;
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