Patient's question:
I feel like I might have acute epididymitis. I noticed that the skin of my testicles is particularly red, and it 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, so I'm really scared. Could you please tell me: What are the typical effects of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. Whenever the body's resistance is low, pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus take the opportunity to enter the vas deferens and infiltrate the epididymis backward, causing inflammation. Therefore, this condition often follows secondary urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis.According to your description, it is recommended that you focus on visiting the hospital for follow-up treatment and strictly follow the doctor's advice. Rest in bed, elevate the scrotum, apply local cold compresses, eat light meals, and avoid smoking and alcohol. Wishing you good health.
For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.