Patient's question:
I am 26 years old, and I recently had a urological health check-up. The result said it was the initial stage of epididymitis. I have also been experiencing some discomfort in my private area, which I didn't pay much attention to. Could you please tell me what methods can be used to diagnose epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
What are the hazards of epididymitis? It affects epididymal function and can lead to male infertility. After the epididymis is infected by pathogens, they can directly harm sperm in the epididymal tubes, inhibiting sperm motility or causing them to clump together, thereby reducing their mobility. At the same time, the large number of decomposition metabolites produced during the inflammatory response can also harm sperm or alter their living environment, causing increased sperm motility, sperm deformities, and other issues. Patients with epididymitis often experience recurrent prostatic congestion, and the pathological excitation of the spinal ejaculation center can lead to frequent nocturnal emissions. Epididymitis is one of the common reproductive system diseases, primarily affecting young and middle-aged men. Severe cases can result in infertility, causing serious impacts on the patients themselves and their families.