Patient's question:
What might happen, later I found out that it was an illness. Please ask: How is epididymitis usually treated and will it be resolved?Doctor's answer:
Enlargement of the affected epididymis with mild tenderness, clear boundary with the testis, and edema and redness of the scrotal skin. It is also accompanied by thickening of the spermatic cord and vas deferens, as well as hardening of the prostate with fibrous nodules and other chronic prostatitis symptoms. Bilateral chronic epididymitis can lead to infertility. Epididymitis is divided into acute and chronic forms. It is recommended to visit the hospital promptly for follow-up. Epididymitis should be treated with appropriate rest, antibiotics, general analgesics, local cold compress therapy, and the use of scrotal supports. If an abscess forms, it may require incision and drainage. The underlying cause of the epididymitis should also be actively addressed. Epididymitis patients can use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment alongside conventional medical treatment. A balanced diet should be maintained in daily life to avoid irritating foods.