Patient's question:
I am an office white-collar worker. Throughout the day, I sit at my desk and am very busy, so I rarely get up to move around. Because of this, I was recently told that I have epididymitis. Now, I am in constant pain every day and don't know what to do. Could you please tell me: What are the main conditions that could lead to epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, epididymitis is caused by bacteria such as E. coli, which can lead to adjacent organs like the prostate, or in any case, cause the prostate and seminal vesicles to become congested. When bacteria invade the seminal vesicles and epididymis, inflammation is induced, leading to a disease characterized primarily by hematospermia as a clinical manifestation.1. For acute epididymitis, appropriate antibiotics should be used until symptoms completely disappear, followed by additional medication for 1–2 weeks. Based on our experience, second-generation cephalosporins like Cefixime and quinolones like Ofloxacin administered intravenously have shown good effects. 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 symptomatic treatment and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.