Patient's question:
Hello, I have testicular pain and a sensation of heaviness. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor told me I have epididymitis. What causes epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Testicular is usually caused by bacteria and viruses. The testicles rarely suffer from bacterial infections due to their rich blood and lymphatic supply, which provides strong resistance to bacterial infections. Most bacterial testicularitis is caused by inflammation of the adjacent epididymis, so it is also known as epididymo-testicularitis. Traditional Chinese medicine primarily uses herbs that expel toxins, clear heat, and promote diuresis. Medicinal decoctions or prepared medicines based on the basic formula of Longdan Xiegan Tang can be used. Golden ointment, another type of heat-clearing and detoxifying herb, can be taken orally for the affected area. If a abscess has already formed in the testicle, it may be considered to drain the pus or perform incisional drainage.