Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have testicular pain and a sensation of heaviness. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I have epididymitis. What are the symptoms of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis, with different symptoms. Acute epididymitis occurs suddenly, accompanied by high fever and leukopenia. The affected scrotum becomes swollen, painful, and heavy, with referred pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region that intensifies during standing or walking. The affected epididymis swells and exhibits significant tenderness. Chronic epididymitis is more common, as some patients may develop it from incomplete healing during the acute phase, while most do not have a clear acute phase. The inflammation is often secondary to chronic prostatitis or injury. Therefore, if symptoms of acute epididymitis appear, it is essential to seek timely treatment to prevent it from progressing to chronic epididymitis. Epididymitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication for management.