Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Orchitis

Orchitis refers to the inflammation of testicles. It can be one-sided (unilateral) or on both sides (bilateral). In most cases, orchitis is caused by a bacterial infection or a viral infection. A viral infection that mainly leads to orchitis is mumps. Bacterial orchitis primarily results from epididymitis (infection of epididymis – a coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores sperm while they mature and transports sperms from testicles to vas deferens). Bacteria mainly associated with orchitis are E.coli and staphylococcus.

Homeopathic treatment for orchitis carries excellent scope to treat the problem for long-term results. They help reduce the inflammation in the testicles and manage the associated symptoms like pain in the testicles, heaviness in the testicles, groin pain, painful/burning urination, painful ejaculation, and discharge from the penis. Use of homeopathic medicines can prevent the use of antibiotics as recommended in mainstream medicine for orchitis treatment.  Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s immunity to fight infection-causing orchitis and promote natural healing.

There are no patent medicines in homeopathy that can be used in every case of orchitis. Rather the most suitable medicine for every case of orchitis is selected from the list of homeopathic medicines for orchitis treatment given in homeopathic therapeutics. Characteristic symptoms of an individual are taken into consideration for finalising the prescription in every case. Hence it is advised to always consult a homeopathic doctor for medicine prescriptions. Self – medication should be avoided.

Homeopathy cures orchitis by fixing its root cause which is an infection. Initially, it treats the severity of acute symptoms of orchitis. Following this, it works to treat the infection naturally by boosting immunity to aid complete recovery and cure. However, the results vary from case to case based on the duration and intensity of the complaint.

Homeopathic medicines do not cause any side effects as these are prepared from natural substances. These medicines work in a very gentle way and prove effective for both acute and chronic cases of orchitis.

Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Orchitis

The leading homeopathic medicines for orchitis treatment are Clematis, Rhododendron, Spongia, Conium, Pulsatilla, Merc Sol and Cantharis.

1.Clematis – For Orchitis with Painful, Inflamed, Swollen Testicles

Clematis is a natural homeopathic medicine used to treat orchitis. A person needing Clematis has painful, inflamed, and swollen testicles. A bruised feeling in the testicles may be felt, along with a drawing or shooting pain in the testes. The pain from the testicles tends to extend to the groins and thighs. Swelling in the groin on the same side as that of the inflamed testicle also appears. Sometimes, a pinching pain is felt in the testicles. The testicles are also painful to touch. Walking worsens the pain. Clematis is also indicated for a burning pain that appears during ejaculation. The patient may have a history of gonorrhea.

When to use Clematis?

This medicine can manage orchitis with inflamed, swollen testicles and pain of drawing, shooting or pinching nature. The pain from the testicles may extend to groins and thighs as well.

How to use Clematis?

Its use is preferred in 30C power that can be taken twice or thrice a day as per intensity of the problem.

2. Rhododendron – For Orchitis When Testicles Are Sore And Painful To Touch

Rhododendron is effective in orchitis cases when testicles are very sore and painful to touch. The soreness extends from the testicles to abdomen, thighs or perineum. The nature of pain in the testicles varies from drawing, sticking, bruised, pressing, pricking or tearing type. The pain in testicles gets worse from sitting, and there is relief by walking. A thin discharge from the urethra may be present. Fever may attend orchitis. There may be enlargement of the testicles after chronic orchitis and swelling of the testicles post gonorrhea.

When to use Rhododendron?

This medicine can be used for orchitis cases presented with soreness and pain in testicles from touch and also from sitting. Relief is noted from walking.

How to use Rhododendron?

It is most frequently used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once or twice a day.

3. Spongia – For Orchitis With Stitching, Shooting Pain In Testicles

Spongia is indicated for orchitis with stitching and shooting pain in the testicles. The pain from the testicles may extend to the groins. Pain in the testicles can get worse from touch. Along with orchitis, the epididymis may be enlarged and hardened. A heated sensation in the scrotum, testicle and spermatic cord is usually present.

When to use Spongia?

Spongia is an ideal prescription for orchitis cases with stitching, shooting pain extending to the groin, and a heated sensation.

How to use Spongia?

The potency of this medicine differs from case to case from low to high. Low potencies like 30C can be taken two to three times a day. Use of high potency like 200C is limited to once a day.

4. Conium  – For Orchitis With Painful Ejaculation

Conium is a very useful medicine for orchitis where the affected person experiences painful ejaculation. The testicles are swollen with cutting pain in the testicles. The pain from testicles extends to the root of the penis. Sometimes, pressing and tearing pain in testes may be present. It is also indicated for very severe pain in the testicles that appear during the night, often waking the person from sleep.

When to use Conium?

This medicine is suitable when painful ejaculation is present with painful, swollen testicles in orchitis cases.

How to use Conium?

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency upto two times a day.

5. Pulsatilla – For Orchitis following Mumps Infection

Pulsatilla offers natural homeopathic treatment for orchitis that follows a mumps infection. There is an aching, burning pain in the swollen testicles. The testes are also sore with tearing, lacerating pains. Testicles are very tender to touch. Sometimes, there may be a severe, pressing pain in testicles. The pain may extend to the abdomen and the loin area. Standing and walking worsens the testicle pain. A deep-seated pain is felt in the groins too. Fever, nausea, and vomiting may arise with orchitis. Along with a swollen testicle, the epididymis is also swollen (a condition known as epididymitis). A thick yellow or yellow-green discharge from the penis may be present.

When to use Pulsatilla?

This medicine is prominently indicated for managing orchitis occurring after mumps infection.

How to use Pulsatilla?

To begin with, one may use its 30C potency once a day.

 6. Merc Sol – For Orchitis With Gonorrhoea Infection

Merc Sol is highly beneficial for orchitis linked to a gonorrhoea infection. The person needing Merc Sol has swollen, hard testicles with a drawing pain that extends to the groin, abdomen, and legs. There is a yellowish-greenish discharge from the penis. The discharge may be worse at night. Other symptoms include painful erections, burning in the urethra while passing urine.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol is mainly prescribed for managing orchitis cases associated with gonorrhoea infection. There is swelling, pain and hardness in the testicles along with yellowish greenish discharge from the penis.

How to use Merc Sol?

This medicine may be taken once or twice a day in 30C power.

 7. Cantharis – For Orchitis With Painful, Burning Urination

Cantharis is recommended for orchitis treatment when the testes are swollen, inflamed, and painful. A predominating symptom that indicates the need for this medicine is painful, burning urination. A burning, smarting, pain is intensely felt while passing urine. Sometimes, cutting pain in the urethra is also present. Another attending symptom is burning pain in the urethra after coitus.

When to use Cantharis?

This medicine is suggested for managing pain and swelling in testicles attended with painful, burning urination in cases of orchitis

How to use Cantharis?

This medicine works wonders in 30C potency. Its use should be limited to once or twice a day in 30C potency.

Risk Factors

The risk factors for orchitis from sexually transmitted infections include having a partner infected with a sexually transmitted disease, having unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners, or himself having a history of any sexually transmitted infection.

Risk factors for orchitis other than from sexually transmitted infection are – repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs), any surgery of urinary tract or genitals, congenital problems of the urinary tract, and not being vaccinated against mumps virus.

Signs and Symptoms of Orchitis

The signs and symptoms of orchitis may be present on one side, or on both sides. These symptoms include pain in the testicles, swelling in testicles, heaviness in the swollen testicles, pain in the groin, tenderness in testicles, painful and burning urination, painful ejaculation, blood in the semen, discharge, nausea, fever, vomiting, and swollen lymph nodes of the groin area.