Patient's question:
I have had a high fever for 2 days, and I am particularly afraid of cold. At first, I thought it was just a cold, but then I noticed that my testicles were getting more and more painful, and when I touched them, it felt like there was water inside. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with orchitis. Please ask: Can epididymitis be cured?Doctor's answer:
Generally, patients with epididymitis will have a lump, which mostly occurs at the head or tail of the epididymis, with the tail being more common. After an epididymal infection, nodes are often left behind at the tail or head. There may be referred pain in the lower abdomen and groin area, which intensifies when standing or walking. The affected epididymis becomes swollen and exhibits significant tenderness. Epididymitis can interfere with the male reproductive system, leading to male infertility. If detected late, or if treatment is delayed or inappropriate, it is highly likely to result in male infertility and other urogenital system diseases. Therefore, it is important to self-assess and seek timely treatment for epididymitis to ensure early detection and prompt management.