Patient's question:
I am a male, 36 years old. Recently, I have been feeling a lot of pain in my testicles, and this week I have had a fever twice. I often feel cold, and when I take a bath, I feel like there is a lot of liquid inside my testicles. Please ask: How can I effectively prevent epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is mostly caused by ascending infection, with symptoms including swelling and pain in the epididymis. Color Doppler ultrasound can be performed for a thorough examination. If epididymitis is not treated completely, it can recur easily and affect sperm, leading to infertility. Pay attention to cleaning the perineum area, and consider surgery for phimosis to prevent ascending infection. It is recommended that you visit a regular hospital for follow-up and undergo an epididymal and testicular MRI. Generally, antibiotic treatment is required for 2 weeks, and rest should be taken during this period.