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DESCRIPTION
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Orchitis (or-KITE-iss) is an inflammation of one or both testicles, usually resulting from an infection. The inflammation doesn't affect the production of male hormones, and very rarely results in sterility.
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CAUSES
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The most common causes are urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, and cases of mumps contracted after puberty.
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SYMPTOMS
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Pain, swelling, or redness of the testicle is often accompanied by fever. You may feel a lump in the testicle.
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CARE
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For many types of infection, the doctor can prescribe an antibiotic. If the problem is caused by mumps, however, there are no drugs to speed recovery. Simply follow the instructions below to make the area as comfortable as possible.
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