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 felt like I might have epididymitis. I don't know how I got this disease. Please ask: How can epididymitis be treated quickly?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common inflammatory response in the urinary system and reproductive organs. The epididymis is located within the scrotum, so treatments administered through the rectum would be ineffective. It is recommended to first take medications such as quinolone and erythromycin-class antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment. If necessary, these antibiotics can be administered intravenously. The effect may be slower, so it is important to first treat for more than two weeks before seeing significant improvement. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the severity of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.