Patient's question:
Hello, I have testicular pain and a feeling of heaviness. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said I have epididymitis. What causes this condition?Doctor's answer:
Acute orchitis is mostly caused by the spread of urinary system infections, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis along the vas deferens to the epididymis. Hematogenous transmission is less common. Procedures such as urological instrument operations, frequent catheterization, and post-prostatectomy indwelling catheters are all prone to cause orchitis. If acute orchitis is not treated promptly, it can develop into chronic orchitis. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.