Patient's question:
I feel like I might have epididymitis. I noticed that the skin on my testicles is particularly red, and it seems a bit swollen. It also hurts when I touch it. These symptoms have persisted for a week without any improvement. I'm still young and haven't even been married, so I'm really scared. Please ask: How can epididymitis be treated quickly?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. Whenever the body's resistance is low, pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus take the opportunity to enter the vas deferens in reverse and the epididymis, causing inflammation. Treatment: Antibiotics should be selected based on bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests. Commonly used medications include Co-trimoxazole, Norfloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, and other third-generation and fourth-generation quinolone antibiotics, as well as cephalosporin drugs, all of which have good efficacy. It is recommended to improve relevant examination and diagnosis and actively treat epididymitis. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in a timely manner, it may affect the overall health condition. Therefore, patients should receive timely medication treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life, paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.