What is the difference between orchitis and epididymitis

Orchitis and epididymitis are mainly different in the location of the disease, different causes, different symptoms.

1, different locations

Orchitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs in the testis. Epididymitis is an inflammation that occurs in the epididymis.

2, different causes

Orchitis is mainly caused by bacteria, viruses, chlamydia and other pathogens. Epididymitis may also be related to pathogen infection, but usually bacteria. In addition, it may also be caused by factors such as urine reflux, vas deferens obstruction.

3, different symptoms

Orchitis usually manifested as testicular swelling, pain and chills, high fever, etc. Symptoms of epididymitis include epididymis swelling, pain, hardening, induration, etc.