Mtonga Isaac Pharmacy is Health and Medical facility that manufacture Herbal medicines at Traditional level and provides treatment to so many kinds of diseases.
This Health facility is based on Herbal medicines rather than Drugs to maintain good health. It is branded by Dr. Mtonga N. Isaac (Herbalist) in Lusaka capital city of Zambia, African region. This business name was registered on 23rd March, 2022 according to Act No: 16 of 2011 of the Laws of Zambia.
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Orchitis (or-KIE-tis) is an inflammation of one or both testicles. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection or by the mumps virus.
Bacterial orchitis can be caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly gonorrhea or chlamydia. Bacterial orchitis often results from epididymitis, an inflammation of the coiled tube (epididymis) at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm. In that case, it's called epididymo-orchitis.
Orchitis causes pain and can affect fertility. Medication can treat the causes of bacterial orchitis and can ease some signs and symptoms of viral orchitis. But it may take several weeks for scrotal tenderness to disappear.
SYMPTOMS
Orchitis signs and symptoms usually develop suddenly and may include:
*Swelling in one or both testicles
*Pain ranging from mild to severe
*Tenderness in one or both testicles, which may last for weeks
*Fever
*Nausea and vomiting
The terms "testicle pain" and "groin pain" are sometimes used interchangeably. But groin pain occurs in the fold of skin between the thigh and abdomen — not in the testicle. The causes of groin pain are different from the causes of testicle pain.
When to see a doctor?
If you experience pain or swelling in your scrotum, especially if the pain occurs suddenly, see your doctor right away.
A number of conditions can cause testicle pain, and some of the conditions require immediate treatment. One such condition involves twisting of the spermatic cord (testicular torsion), which may cause pain similar to that caused by orchitis. Your doctor can perform tests to determine which condition is causing your pain.
CAUSES
Orchitis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Sometimes a cause of orchitis can't be determined (idiopathic orchitis).
Bacterial orchitis
Most often, bacterial orchitis is the result of epididymitis. Epididymitis usually is caused by an infection of the urethra or bladder that spreads to the epididymis.
Often, the cause of the infection is an STI. Other causes of infection may be related to having been born with abnormalities in your urinary tract or having had a catheter or medical instruments inserted into your penis.
Viral orchitis
Viral orchitis is usually caused by the mumps virus. About one-third of males who contract the mumps after puberty develop orchitis, usually four to seven days after onset of the mumps.
RISK FACTORS
Risk factors for nonsexually transmitted orchitis include:
*Not being immunized against mumps
*Having recurring urinary tract infections
*Having surgery that involves the genitals or urinary tract
*Being born with an abnormality in the urinary tract
Sexual behaviors that can lead to STIs put you at risk of sexually transmitted orchitis. Those behaviors include having:
*Multiple sexual partners
*Sex with a partner who has an STI
*Sex without a condom
*A personal history of an STI
COMPLICATIONS
Complications of orchitis may include:
*Testicular atrophy. Orchitis may eventually cause the affected testicle to shrink.
*Scrotal abscess. The infected tissue fills with pus.
*Repeated epididymitis. Orchitis can lead to recurrent episodes of epididymitis.
*Infertility. Occasionally, orchitis may cause infertility or inadequate testosterone production (hypogonadism). But infertility and hypogonadism are less likely if orchitis affects only one testicle.
*Infertility. Occasionally, orchitis may cause infertility. But infertility is less likely if orchitis affects only one testicle.
PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
You may be referred to a doctor who specializes in urinary issues (urologist).
To get all the information you need from your doctor, it helps to be well-prepared for your appointment. Here's how.
TESTS AND DIAGNOSIS
Your doctor is likely to start with a physical exam to check for enlarged lymph nodes in your groin and an enlarged testicle on the affected side. Your doctor may also do a rectal examination to check for prostate enlargement or tenderness.
After that, your doctor may recommend:
*STI screening. A narrow swab is inserted into the end of your penis to obtain a sample of discharge from your urethra. The sample is checked in the laboratory for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
*Urine test. A sample of your urine is analyzed for abnormalities in appearance, concentration or content.
*Ultrasound. This imaging test may be used to rule out testicular torsion. Ultrasound with color Doppler can determine if the blood flow to your testicles is lower than normal — indicating torsion — or higher than normal, which helps confirm the diagnosis of orchitis.
*Nuclear scan of the testicles. A radioactive tracer is inserted into your bloodstream. The scanner then maps blood flow to your testicles, which can indicate torsion or orchitis.
TREATMENTS
Treatment depends on the cause of orchitis.
Treating bacterial orchitis
Antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial orchitis and epididymo-orchitis. If the cause of the bacterial infection is an STI, your sexual partner also needs treatment.
Be sure to take the entire course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms ease sooner, to ensure that the infection is gone.
It may take several weeks for the tenderness to disappear. Resting, supporting the scrotum with an athletic strap, applying ice packs and taking pain medication can help relieve discomfort.
Treating viral orchitis
Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms. Your doctor may recommend:
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Most people with viral orchitis start to feel better in three to 10 days, although it may take several weeks for the scrotal tenderness to disappear.
Treating idiopathic orchitis
Your doctor may recommend antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications.
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES
To prevent orchitis:
*Get immunized against mumps, the most common cause of viral orchitis
*Practice safe sex, to help protect against STIs that can cause bacterial orchitis
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