Patient's question:
Left testicle has been aching and swollen recently. Could you please help me understand what this condition might be? The hospital has diagnosed me with epididymitis.Doctor's answer:
Symptoms include high fever, chills, testicular pain, localized scrotal redness and swelling, testicular enlargement, and a decrease in blood white cells. This condition severely affects the physical and mental health of patients, so active treatment should be provided upon diagnosis of epididymitis. The treatment principle for epididymitis is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Patients need to rest in bed, elevate the scrotum, apply local cold compresses and physical therapy, and undergo spermatic cord block anesthesia to reduce pain. If an abscess forms, it should be drained through incision. Epididymitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication for maintenance. For male patients, it is important to seek medical treatment at professional and reputable hospitals promptly, and treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should be maintained. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.