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 now. Could you please tell me where is the best place to treat epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis should be carefully examined and diagnosed before active treatment is initiated. First, it is important to drink plenty of water, rest, avoid harmful stimuli, and take vitamin C for digestion. It is recommended to take penicillin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, etc., to actively control the infection. Support the scrotum and combine with cold compresses. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation and treatment can also be used in conjunction. Most cases can improve with these measures. Specific treatment should follow the guidance of a clinical diagnosis physician. The above information is for reference. Epididymitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication maintenance. For male patients, it is crucial to actively seek diagnosis from professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should be observed. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.