Patient's question:
The left testicle has been aching and swollen recently, with a sensation of heaviness. Could it be epididymitis? How should common epididymitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
The common symptoms of epididymitis include scrotal swelling and pain, which can even radiate to the lower abdomen and groin, causing discomfort. Upon palpation, there may be lumps or hard masses. During acute recurrence, due to bacterial infection, the entire body may feel unwell, and a high fever may reappear. One-sided scrotal heaviness and swelling, with severe pain, are highly sensitive to touch, and further touch intensifies the pain, which can also radiate to the waist and the same side of the inguinal region. Upon close examination, the scrotum is noticeably swollen, its volume can decrease by half within a few hours, and the skin appears particularly red.