Inflammation of the Testicle (Orchitis)
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Outlook for Orchitis
For some of the men who have orchitis, the affected testicle will shrink and lose its function. The longer you delay getting treatment, the more likely the testicle will have long-term damage. Untreated orchitis can result in infertility, loss of one or both testicles, and severe illness or death.
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Reviewed by
Sheldon Marks, MD on October 10, 2011
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