Children and young children can also suffer from health problems associated with their genitalia. One of the most frequent problems in children is phimosisHowever, there are other conditions that can be more or less serious.
El testicle pain It is something that children often suffer from, something that can be produced for various reasons, although the most common is that it is as a result of having received a blow. However, there are medical causes such as orchitis. Let's see what exactly it is and what you can do if your child suffers from this condition.
What is orchitis
Orchitis is called inflammation of the testicles, which can occur in one or both. Orchitis can appear from different causes, including various sexually transmitted diseases. However, when it comes to children, the most common cause of orchitis is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract.
Various germs reside naturally in the urethra, the problem occurs when these germs reach different organs. What happens in this case is that, orchitis occurs because these germs reach the epididymis (a small organ that is located on the testicle, which is responsible for storing sperm and leading it to the urethra) causing its inflammation.
In children, orchitis may be caused by a viral infection. You may even know it since its most common form is that produced by the mumps. When orchitis is caused by this reason, the inflammation of the testicle usually appears 4 to 6 days after the initial inflammation of mumps. In most cases, inflammation only occurs in one of the testicles.
The symptoms of orchitis are varied, although in the case of children the most common is that you observe redness in one or both testicles, in addition to inflammation. On the other hand, the child will complain as it usually causes considerable discomfort, which can be more or less intense depending on the severity of the infection.
Treatment for orchitis
If the orchitis is bacterial, the usual treatment is based on antibiotics, in addition to anti-inflammatories to relieve pain caused by inflammation. In the event that the cause is viral, as in the case of mumps, there is no specific treatment, only measures can be applied for the discomfort.
At home you can also apply some homemade techniques and tricks to relieve orchitis pain in your child. One of the medical recommendations is to rest for 4 or 5 days. It is also recommended that the child wear briefs that keep the scrotum elevated. Lastly, you can applying a cold compress to relieve inflammation and the inconvenience.
When to go to the pediatrician's office
If you observe any of the symptoms in your child, go quickly to the pediatrician so that he can assess the situation. Above all because inflammation may be caused by other reasons that can be more serious. In addition, poor orchitis treatment can lead to other major problems such as lesions in the testicle, serious infection, can atrophy the testicle and even produce reproductive sequelae.
Therefore, avoid applying any home remedy without first consulting with the specialist. It is essential to follow medical treatment completely, and if the child does not improve after about three days, return to the pediatrician's office. On the other hand, one of the most important prevention measures is vaccination.
In this case it is the mumps vaccine, which is currently within the Spanish vaccination calendar. This vaccine is included in the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and is applied in two doses. The first at 12 months and the second at 15 months of age. Do not forget to protect your child against this and other diseases dangerous.