If a man gets sick here, he will never have children.

The testicles, known as the "diamonds" of a man's body, are the most important sexual organs for men. They produce sperm and secrete testosterone, which is the basis of what makes a man a man. However, this tiny country is also a disease-prone area. Instead of waiting until the disease strikes and then paying attention to it, why not observe and understand it earlier to prevent it from happening?

1. Redness and swelling behind the "diamond" - epididymitis

Cause and effect: The posterior edge of the testicle is the epididymis, where sperm is temporarily stored after production. Epididymitis is more common in men around 30 years old. Most of them are due to unresolved urinary tract bacterial infection, which causes the bacteria to enter the epididymis through the lumen of the vas deferens. It often occurs with posterior urethritis, prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, etc. The site of onset may be unilateral or bilateral, and the onset may be acute or chronic.

Your examination: The entire scrotum is red, swollen, hot and painful, sensitive to touch, and burning when urinating. The scrotum is painful when at rest, but the symptoms are relieved when lying supine.

Doctor's treatment: Prescribe some antibiotics for you to relieve acute pain. Then apply a cold compress to the testicles and elevate them at the same time, you can use a rolled up sock or medical gauze to place underneath. If you don't know how to put it on, you can wear a fixed pair of briefs - it can also relieve the discomfort and swelling in the spermatic cord area.

To prevent recurrence: Although men are much less likely to have urinary tract infections than women, once it occurs, the consequences can be serious. If not treated in time, it can become chronic and have a fatal effect on men's fertility. If you experience a burning sensation when you urinate, seek medical attention immediately.

2. Bacteria erode the "diamond" - orchitis

Causes and consequences: Mostly due to direct spread of epididymitis to the testicles, caused by bacteria. Acute orchitis in children is usually caused by the mumps virus.

Your examination: Similar to epididymitis, but the redness and heat of the testicles are not so obvious and intense. You can clearly see that one or both testicles are enlarged and painful when pressed, and the scrotal skin is also obviously red and swollen and feels hot to the touch.

Doctor's treatment: Since severe orchitis can lead to loss of fertility, doctors will use antibiotics in addition to painkillers; cold compresses should also be applied to the testicles. If the doctor does not properly treat the acute stage, bacterial testitis can form an abscess or develop into chronic testitis.

To prevent recurrence: Children can be vaccinated against mumps.