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What could be the cause of swelling and soreness of the testis?

Yuri: Hello! Two days ago I was taken by ambulance to the hospital with a temperature of 40. Did an ultrasound, blood tests, was diagnosed with exacerbation of chronic prostatitis". Prescribed antibiotics, suppositories and injections. The next day I noticed pain in my left testicle and its increase. How to be in this situation? Whether the cause of prostatitis to increase left testicle?

The answer of the doctor-doctor: Hello, Yuriy! You probably a complication of orchitis (orhoepididimit) – inflammation of the testicle and/or epididymis. You need to tell your doctor. Necessary antibiotics injections and complementary therapies. I wish you health.