Patient's question:
I had a cold a while ago, so I thought the fever and chills were just due to the cold. But the fever didn't go down, and I suspect I might have epididymitis. I don't know how I got this disease in the first place. Could you please tell me: How should epididymitis be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Chronic epididymitis may not yield ideal results with medication alone. In addition to using effective antibiotics, local cold compresses and other physical therapies are also very necessary. Local application of berberine or neomycin for iontophoresis treatment to the epididymis can also be considered. If chronic prostatitis is present, it must be treated simultaneously. Epididymitis recurring repeatedly due to chronic prostatitis may consider vasectomy before further treatment. For those who experience multiple recurrences, orchiectomy of the epididymis can also be considered.