Patient's question:
I sit at my job and I'm very busy, rarely able to get up and move around. Recently, I was told I have epididymitis. How should epididymitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Acute orchitis that is not treated properly can develop into chronic orchitis. Acute orchitis should be managed with appropriate rest, antibiotics, and general analgesics. Local measures such as cold compresses and physical therapy can be applied, and a scrotal support should be used to hold the scrotum in place. If an abscess forms, it may require drainage through incision. Chronic orchitis is often associated with chronic prostatitis, so the treatment measures are generally the same as those for chronic prostatitis. Treating prostatitis can help alleviate symptoms of chronic orchitis. Scar tissue left after orchitis may sometimes cause psychological distress to the patient. Surgical removal of the testicle does not always relieve symptoms, so orchiectomy is generally not performed. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.