Patient's question:
I am a male, 28 years old. Last week, I noticed that my testicles were a bit red, but since there were no symptoms, I didn't take it seriously. Last night while taking a shower, I accidentally touched my testicles and felt some pain. I touched it myself and thought it felt like there was a lot of liquid inside. I am very scared. Please ask: Which treatment method is good for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
It can be performed ultrasound examination: Magnetic resonance imaging has important value in the diagnosis of acute epididymitis, especially in differential diagnosis. In acute epididymitis, ultrasound shows diffuse and uniform swelling of the epididymis; it can also present as localized swelling, more commonly at the tail, appearing as nodules with a spherical sensation. The internal echoes are heterogeneous, with coarse echoes and lower echo intensity than the testis, with blurred boundaries. Some may be adhered to the scrotal wall, with thickening of the scrotal wall, often accompanied by hydrocele. The ipsilateral spermatic cord is thickened, with varicocele. Urinalysis is also an important examination method. Epididymitis is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is necessary to actively seek medical treatment in professional and regular hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results.