Patient's question:
I am a male, 31 years old, and have no bad habits. However, I was recently diagnosed with epididymitis. Now, I feel constant pain in my testicles, and sometimes I have high fever. I am really troubled now. Could you please tell me: How can epididymitis be treated to be cured and safe?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is one of the common male urological diseases and requires early treatment, otherwise the harm can be significant. Since epididymitis is divided into acute and chronic types, the treatment methods are also different. The specific explanation is as follows: For acute epididymitis, it is recommended that patients rest in bed and support the scrotum to reduce pain. In the early stage, an ice pack can be placed on the epididymis to prevent swelling. In the later stage, cold compress can be used to improve local blood circulation and accelerate the resolution of inflammation. Due to its transmissibility, anti-infection treatment should be implemented. In clinical diagnosis, broad-spectrum antibiotics and antibiotics that are more effective against Gram-negative bacteria are commonly used. For systemic symptoms such as pain and fever, antipyretic and analgesic drugs are used for symptomatic treatment.