Patient's question:
Testicular swelling and severe pain, which can be relieved when lying down, but become uncomfortable with more walking. For a confirmed diagnosis of epididymitis, what tests are needed?Doctor's answer:
Diagnosing epididymitis requires thorough examinations. 1. Laboratory tests: Peripheral white blood cell count can reach (2~3)×10^9/L. Urethral discharge can be examined through staining or non-staining tests. 2. Ultrasound examination: It can reflect the swelling and inflammatory range of the epididymis and testis. 3. MRI examination: Epididymitis appears as diffuse or focal, with the epididymal signal on T2-weighted images being the same as or lower than the testicular signal. Epididymitis can be stable, but the treatment cycle is generally long, and it is prone to relapse after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment.