Patient's question:
I am a 26-year-old male. Last week, I noticed that my testicles were a bit red, but since there were no symptoms, I didn't take it seriously. Last night while taking a shower, I accidentally touched my testicles and felt some pain. When I touched it myself, it seemed like there was a lot of liquid inside. I am very scared. Please ask: How can I treat hydrocele of the head of the epididymis with poor sperm quality?Doctor's answer:
An epididymal head cyst is a benign inflammatory condition of the epididymis. Most patients do not experience any discomfort, and the cyst is usually discovered during a routine health check-up through color Doppler ultrasound. If the cyst is small, no special treatment is required. Most cases are caused by infections or traumatic injuries. Since the cyst contains sperm, it is also referred to as a seminal cyst. It does not affect the patient's sperm quality, so it generally does not impact fertility. It is recommended to rest more, as the cyst may gradually shrink and cause some compression on the epididymis and testes, leading to a sensation of scrotal heaviness and pain. In such cases, cyst aspiration treatment or surgical removal of the cyst can be performed.After surgery, the wound typically heals within 3 to 5 days. Post-surgery, it is important to follow a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods.