Patient's question:
I am an office white-collar worker. Throughout the day, I sit at my desk and am very busy, so I rarely get up to move around. Because of this, I was recently told that I have epididymitis. Now, I am in constant pain every day and don't know what to do. Could you please explain: How is early epididymitis diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
If the treatment for acute orchitis is not thorough, it can transform into chronic orchitis. Chronic orchitis is more common, and some patients develop it because the acute phase did not heal completely on its own. However, the majority of patients do not have a clear acute phase, as the inflammation is often secondary to chronic prostatitis or injury. Patients often experience a dull ache and a heavy sensation in the affected scrotum, with pain frequently radiating to the lower abdomen and the inguinal region on the same side. In some cases, secondary hydrocele may also develop. In daily life, many men are unaware of the symptoms of orchitis, and when the disease reappears, they fail to seek timely treatment, causing significant harm to their health.