Patient's question:
I noticed that the skin on my testicles is particularly red, and it seems a bit swollen. It also hurts when I touch it. This symptom has not improved after a week. I'm still young and haven't even been married yet. I'm really scared. Could you please tell me: What are some effective methods to treat epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
1. Acute orchitis, sudden high fever, leukopenia, swelling and a heavy, dragging sensation in the affected scrotum, referred pain in the lower abdomen and groin area that intensifies when standing or walking. The affected epididymis is swollen with significant tenderness. When the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis become swollen, and their boundaries become indistinct, which is referred to as epididymo-orchitis. The spermatic cord on the affected side is thickened and also tender. Generally, acute symptoms gradually subside within a week.2. Chronic orchitis, chronic orchitis is more common, with some patients developing it from incomplete resolution during the acute phase, but most patients do not have a clear acute phase. The inflammation is often secondary to chronic prostatitis or injury.