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. Please ask: How can epididymitis be treated to recover quickly?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is often caused by a secondary infection of the epididymis due to the retrograde transmission of prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis along the vas deferens, with hematogenous infection being rare. It is divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis. The seminal vesicle often exhibits pain, swelling, and a sense of heaviness, with the pain potentially radiating to the lower abdomen and the ipsilateral thigh. The affected epididymis becomes swollen, with mild tenderness, and is clearly demarcated from the testis. Epididymitis can be stable, but the treatment duration is generally long, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer. We hope male patients can recover quickly!