Inflammation of the Testicle (Orchitis)

• Orchitis Overview
• Orchitis Causes
• Orchitis Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Orchitis Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Outlook
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Orchitis Overview

Orchitis is inflammation of 1 or both testicles in men, usually caused by an infection.

• Orchitis can result from the spread of bacteria through the blood from other locations in your body.

• It also can be a progression of epididymitis, an infection of the tube that carries semen out of the testicles. This is called epididymo-orchitis.