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. Please ask: How can epididymitis be treated to improve?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis must be treated early, otherwise it can have a significant impact on health. There are various methods for treating epididymitis, and the appropriate treatment depends on the individual's condition. Common methods for treating epididymitis include:1. General treatment methods: During the acute phase, bed rest is recommended. Using a scrotal support can alleviate symptoms, and a specially designed scrotal support with cotton padding is more comfortable. Severe pain can be managed with pain relievers. Local heat therapy can relieve symptoms and promote inflammation reduction. However, early use of heat therapy may relieve pain but also risks spreading the infection, so local cold compresses with ice packs are preferred in the early stages. Sexual activity and physical labor can exacerbate the infection, so they should be avoided.