Patient's question:
Hello, I have testicular pain and a sensation of heaviness. The doctor said I have epididymitis. What dietary precautions should patients with epididymitis follow?Doctor's answer:
1. Quit smoking, drinking, and stimulating beverages like coffee.2. Eat less "heating" foods such as pig trotters, fish soup, and lamb to avoid exacerbating inflammation and further spreading orchitis.
3. Avoid spicy and irritating foods like onions, peppers, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mustard greens, and fennel.
What you can eat:
1. Consume more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, such as bananas, sweet potatoes, and celery, to maintain regular bowel movements.
2. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to enhance the intake of vitamin C and other components, improving the body's anti-inflammatory ability.