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 orchitis. Now, I am in constant pain every day and don't know what to do. Please ask: How should epididymitis be treated and properly managed?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a small part of urogenital system inflammation, caused by microbial infections such as bacteria, as well as some cases of chronic aseptic inflammation. Microbial infections can be treated with antibiotics and other anti-infection therapies, while aseptic cases can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine and symptomatic treatments. It is recommended to start with oral antibiotics like azithromycin for anti-infection treatment, followed by a semen routine examination to assess the effectiveness. If necessary, traditional Chinese medicine with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties can be taken. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely and symptomatic treatment, and maintain regular sexual activity while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.