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 checked, and how can it be handled better?Doctor's answer:
First, it is necessary to consider symptoms. Acute orchitis manifests as scrotal pain, a heavy sensation, and reflexes to the groin and lower abdomen. Chronic orchitis is characterized by discomfort in the scrotum. Next, regarding examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) holds significant value in diagnosing acute orchitis, especially in differentiating it from other conditions. Color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) shows a marked increase in blood flow signals, while pulsed Doppler (PD) tests reveal slowed arterial blood flow. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.