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Swollen Testicular Glands in Thailand

How we helped when this nomad got mumps and orchitis

My glands swelled up while I was in Thailand making it painful to eat. I went to the hospital was prescribed tablets of Amoxicilin for the swelling. After a few days the swelling in my face was getting better but it had spread down to my testicles. I went to another doctor and he diagnosed me with the mumps and Orchitis, the severely painful swelling of the testis which can cause infertility. He prescribed a 5 day course of antibiotics medication to maintain intestinal health. The next day the pain was unbearable and I was also prescribed painkillers. After a week or so the swelling started to go down, although there is some permanent damage to my testis.

How WN Helped

They paid for the cost of the doctor’s consultations and my prescriptions.

PAID £113.60

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