Patient's question:
Last night while taking a shower, I touched my testicles and felt a bit of pain. 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 are the early symptoms of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis manifests as pain and swelling in the scrotum and testicles, of course with varying degrees of severity, and the symptoms will never be entirely typical for everyone. Generally, it involves localized swelling and pain in the scrotum. Blood tests and scrotal ultrasound can help diagnose epididymitis, which is manageable but often requires a prolonged treatment period and is prone to recurrence. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!