Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I noticed my testicles felt a bit swollen. I woke up earlier and seemed to have a fever, which got worse in the afternoon. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told I have epididymitis. I'm really very worried. Could you please tell me what causes epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Low resistance. Epididymitis often occurs in middle-aged and young men, which is closely related to the high pressure of exercise, excessive fatigue, and irregular lifestyles of men in this age group, leading to a significant increase in the body's resistance. Pathogens often take this opportunity to infiltrate the epididymis and cause inflammation. Secondary to other urogenital infections. The most common pathogens causing epididymitis are E. coli and staphylococcus. These bacteria are mostly introduced into the epididymis through the vas deferens from other inflammatory conditions of the urogenital system, and then they adapt within the epididymis to cause epididymitis. In addition, urethral instrumentation and frequent catheterization are also common triggers of acute epididymitis. The perineal environment is prone to urinary tract infections.