Patient's question:
The duration of sexual activity was only 1.5 minutes, with testicular swelling and pain, fever, and severe dragging sensation. The examination revealed epididymitis. How is epididymitis diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is more common in young and middle-aged adults, and it is often transmitted from prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis spreading along the vas deferens to the epididymis. Acute epididymitis occurs suddenly, accompanied by high fever, swelling and pain in the affected scrotum, a heavy sensation, and referred pain in the lower abdomen and groin, especially when standing or walking. The affected epididymis becomes swollen and tender. When the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis may swell. Epididymitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment. Additionally, patients should follow a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer. We hope male patients can recover quickly!