Patient's question:
Got epididymitis, took medicine and got better, but it keeps recurring now. Even a little discomfort is annoying. Went to the hospital for an ultrasound, and the test showed no obvious abnormalities in the testicles, epididymis, or spermatic cord. I don't know what to do. How should the treatment for epididymitis be carried out?Doctor's answer:
The onset is sudden, with high fever and leukopenia. The affected scrotum is swollen and painful, with a heavy and dragging sensation. There is referred pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal area, which intensifies when standing or walking. The affected epididymis is swollen and tender to touch. When the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis become swollen, and their boundaries become indistinct, which is referred to as epididymitis and orchitis. Epididymitis is highly dangerous. If it is not treated promptly or improperly treated, it may progress to a chronic condition, which becomes difficult to treat. Therefore, if symptoms reappear, seek early examination and treatment at a regular hospital to prevent further complications.