The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by orchitis (testicular inflammation):
Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract-genital organs) (N00-N99).
- Azoospermia – absence of sperm cells in the ejaculate.
- Concomitant hydrocele (water hernia).
- Testicular atrophy
- Male fertility disorder or sterility (infertility).
- Epididymoorchitis – spread of inflammation to the epididymis and spermatic cord.
