Patient's question:
The epididymis has mild inflammation, premature ejaculation, general fatigue, lower back and leg pain. What are the methods to treat epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
It is possible that epididymitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. Whenever the body's resistance weakens, pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli, staphylococcus, and streptococcus take the opportunity to enter the vas deferens and retrogress into the epididymis, causing inflammation. Therefore, this condition often follows secondary urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. It is recommended to seek medical attention at a reputable tertiary hospital for follow-up treatment. Rest in bed and using a scrotal support can alleviate symptoms. A specially designed scrotal support with a cotton pad will provide greater comfort. For severe pain, pain relievers can be used. Local heat therapy can relieve symptoms and promote inflammation reduction. However, early use of heat therapy may relieve pain but also carries the risk of spreading infection, so it is advisable to use an ice pack for local cold compress in the early stages.