Testicular Infection
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An infection of the testicles, called orchitis, is the inflammation of one or both testicles, frequently of infectious origin, whether by bacteria or by some viruses.
Common symptoms: Testicular pain and swelling, redness or warmth in the area, discomfort to the touch and, at times, fever or general malaise.
When should you seek care? Intense or sudden-onset testicular pain should be evaluated promptly, since it requires ruling out other causes that need immediate attention.
Which specialist treats it? The urologist is the right professional to evaluate testicular problems, and the general practitioner can guide the first visit. With pain or swelling in this area, it is advisable to see a professional without delay.
Data on 346 doctors who treat testicular infection
Which specialist treats testicular infection?
A testicular infection should be evaluated by a urologist, the specialist in the male reproductive system. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and an emergency medicine physician can step in if there's acute pain. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in testicular infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Frequently asked questions
What is testicular infection?
An infection of the testicles, called orchitis, is the inflammation of one or both testicles, frequently of infectious origin, whether by bacteria or by some viruses.
Which doctor treats testicular infection?
A testicular infection should be evaluated by a urologist, the specialist in the male reproductive system. A general practitioner can give you an initial assessment, and an emergency medicine physician can step in if there's acute pain. Find these specialists.