Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Orchitis (Swollen Testicles)Treatment
1. Get Medical Help Immediately
See a doctor or go to a hospital emergency room.
Sudden, severe pain can also be a sign of testicular torsion, a medical emergency.
2. Follow Up
The doctor will do a physical exam and may do tests such as a urinalysis and ultrasound.
If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics will be prescribed.
To relieve pain and swelling, apply hot or cold packs or take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
Elevating the scrotum in snug briefs or an athletic supporter may ease discomfort.
WebMD Medical Reference
SOURCES:
Trojian, T. American Family Physician, April 2009.