Patient's question:
Hello, I have testicular pain and a sensation of heaviness. The doctor said I have epididymitis. What detailed tests are needed for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Diagnosing epididymitis requires thorough examinations. 1. Laboratory tests: Peripheral white blood cell count can reach (2~3)×10^9/L. Urine discharge can be examined with staining or non-staining tests. 2. Ultrasound examination: It can reflect the swelling and inflammatory range of the epididymis and testis. 3. MRI examination: Epididymitis appears as diffuse or focal, with epididymal signals on T2-weighted images being the same as or lower than testicular signals. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce complications. If not treated promptly, it may affect health conditions. Therefore, patients should take timely symptomatic treatment and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.