Patient's question:
I am a male, 28 years old, and have no bad habits. However, I was recently diagnosed with acute epididymitis. Now, I feel severe pain in my testicles every day, and sometimes I also have high fever. I am really troubled. Could you please tell me how to treat and check for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is often caused by pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, or Streptococcus entering the epididymis through the vas deferens. Therefore, this condition is commonly secondary to posterior urethritis, prostatitis, or seminal vesiculitis, or it may recur after urethral instrumentation, leading to infection through a retrograde route. Acute cases primarily manifest as redness, swelling, and pain in the epididymis and testis. It is recommended that you seek medical treatment promptly. The methods for treating epididymitis include the use of antibiotics, blood-activating herbs, and surgical drainage. Wishing you a speedy recovery. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely and symptomatic treatment, and in daily life, they should avoid overexertion and pay attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.