Patient's question:
Testicular swelling and severe pain, which can be relieved when lying down but worsen with walking. What is the best method to treat epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is often caused by the spread of prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis along the vas deferens to the epididymis. Hematogenous transmission is less common. Frequent urethral instrumentation, catheterization, prostatectomy, and indwelling catheters are all predisposing factors for epididymitis. If acute epididymitis is not treated promptly, it can develop into chronic epididymitis. The main external cause of transmission is the unreasonable design of traditional men's underwear on the market. Most men's underwear is double-layered, tightly wrapping the penis and scrotum together, creating a long-term hot and humid environment that provides a breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms. This increases the risk of prostatitis, which in turn can lead to epididymitis, and is often overlooked.