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 can epididymitis be treated more easily?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. When the body's resistance is low, pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus can enter the vas deferens and reverse their way into the epididymis, causing inflammation. Rest in bed and using a scrotal support or a specially designed soft pad to hold the scrotum can alleviate symptoms. Severe pain can be relieved with pain medication, and local heat therapy can ease symptoms and promote inflammation resolution. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.