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Orchitis may be caused by number of different types of bacteria and viruses. It is usually a result of epididymitis, inflammation of the tube that connects the vas deferens and the testicle. The most common viral cause of orchitis is mumps. Approx...
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Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both testis, accompanied by swelling, pain , fever , and a sensation of heaviness in the affected area.
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Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, the tubular structure that connects the testicle with the vas deferens.
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Epididymitis is the inflammation or infection of the epididymis, the long coiled tube that attaches to the upper part of each testicle. The epididymis functions as a storage, transport, and maturation place for sperm before ejaculation.
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Behind each testicle is a coiled tube called the epididymis. Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. When the inflammation spreads to a testicle, it is called orchitis.
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Epididymitis is inflammation or infection of the epididymis. In this long coiled tube attached to the upper part of each testicle, sperm mature and are stored before ejaculation.
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Treating Epididymitis and OrchitisTreatment includes medication to get rid of the bacteria and relieve discomfort. Resting, supporting the scrotum, and using ice packs can help relieve your symptoms.
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What is the best way to prevent epididymitis?
James S. Winshall, M.D., is an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. In addition to his role as senior editor at Harvard Health Publications, Dr. Winshall practices general internal medicine and is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
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Mumps is an acute, contagious disease that causes painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food and helps you chew and swallow. See also: Salivary gland infections
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Detailed information on mumps, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment
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Detailed information on mumps, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment
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Detailed information on MMR vaccines, including possible risks
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A viral infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands, the glands that produce saliva in the mouth, for which there is a vaccine available. Most children are immunized against mumps when they receive the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) at about 15 months and between 11 and 12 years of age.
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Mumps is a relatively mild short-term viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Typically, mumps is characterized by a painful swelling of both cheek areas, although the person could have swelling on one side or no perceivable swelling at all.
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Mumps is a relatively mild, short-term viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Typically, mumps is characterized by a painful swelling of both cheek areas, although the person could have swelling on one side or no perceivable swelling at all.
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Figure 1 Mumps is an acute infectious disease caused by a paramyxovirus. Humans are the only known natural host.
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Mumps is a relatively mild short-term viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Typically, mumps is characterized by a painful swelling of both cheek areas, although the person could have swelling on one side or no perceivable swelling at all.
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If a person had a mild case of the mumps (only on one side) as a child, can he or she get the disease again?
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