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I have testicle pain after an episode of mumps. Please advise.

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Published At August 17, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had mumps five months ago and after that, I started to have an infection in my left testes. It was swollen and now it has shrunk to almost half the size of the other one. As I am sexually active, I feel a pain in each of the vas deferens after sex. If I do not have sex for days, they become sensitive. I was treated with Ceftum 500 mg, the first time I had an infection. Now my question is, is there any chance that the infection is still in my body? And, do I need to get examined for it? For the time being, please suggest some precautionary antibiotics for my relief.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. You had mumps and this is a viral infection known to cause an inflammation of the testis in some cases.

  • Since this is a viral infection, and in most cases, a spontaneous recovery is seen, I do not see any benefit in giving antibiotics. These were probably given to prevent a secondary infection.
    • Now, since the infection is down and there is no fever, there is no need to take a treatment. Infection of mumps results in lifetime immunity. So remain assured that the infection in your testicle has recovered.
      • Now, coming to your issue of shrinkage of testicle and pain after sex, the pain could be due to a mild irritation and might have some psychological components since you just recovered from orchitis. For this problem I would advise you to get a USG (ultrasonography) scrotum done. This will rule out any altered echotexture and atrophy. Any problems of vas deferns too will be ruled out. And, if there is no atrophy, then there is no need to worry.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Psychiatry

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