Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a cold, so I thought the fever and chills were caused by the cold. But the fever didn't go down, and I suspected I might have epididymitis. I don't know how I got this disease, but I would like to ask: What are the potential dangers of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
What are the hazards of epididymitis? It interferes with the function of the epididymis and can lead to male infertility. After the epididymis is infected by pathogens, they can directly harm the sperm in the epididymal tubes, inhibiting sperm motility or causing them to clump together, thereby reducing their mobility. At the same time, the large number of decomposition metabolites produced during the inflammatory response can also harm sperm or alter their living environment, causing increased sperm motility, sperm deformities, and other issues. Patients with epididymitis often experience recurrent prostatic congestion, and the pathological excitation of the spinal ejaculation center can lead to frequent nocturnal emissions. Epididymitis is one of the common reproductive system diseases, primarily affecting young and middle-aged men. Severe cases can result in infertility, causing serious disruptions for the patients themselves and their families.