Patient's question:
I feel like I might have orchitis. I noticed that the skin on my testicles is particularly red and 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 yet. I'm really scared. Could you please tell me how to treat epididymitis reliably?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a small part of urogenital system inflammation, which can be caused by microbial infections such as bacteria, as well as some cases of chronic aseptic inflammation. Microbial infections can be treated with antibiotics and other anti-infection therapies, while aseptic cases can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine and symptomatic treatments. It is recommended to start with oral azithromycin for anti-infection treatment, followed by semen routine tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment. If necessary, traditional Chinese medicine with detoxifying properties can be taken. Epididymitis can be stabilized, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medications should be used symptomatically during treatment, and patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer. We hope male patients can recover quickly!