Patient's question:
I had a cold a while ago, so I thought the fever and chills were just due to the cold. But the fever didn't go down, and when I went to the hospital, the doctor said I had epididymitis. I don't know how I got this disease in the first place. Could you please ask: How can epididymitis be treated in a safe and effective way?Doctor's answer:
This condition is common in young and middle-aged men, where bacteria infiltrate the epididymis and cause inflammation when the immune system is weakened. It often follows conditions like posterior urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis! Epididymitis requires understanding and undergoing a full course of standardized antibiotic intravenous treatment in the urology department; otherwise, the condition tends to recur. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence, while delayed treatment may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life, paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing you a speedy recovery.