Patient's question:
Testicular swelling and pain, don't know what's wrong, please help the doctor answer, is it epididymitis? How is medication treating male epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a small part of urogenital system inflammation, which can be caused by microbial infections such as bacteria, as well as some cases of chronic aseptic inflammation. Microbial infections can be treated with antibiotics and other anti-infection therapies, while aseptic cases can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine and symptomatic treatments. It is recommended to start with oral azithromycin for anti-infection treatment, followed by a semen routine examination to assess the treatment effectiveness. If necessary, traditional Chinese medicine with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties can be taken. Epididymitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to actively seek professional and reputable medical diagnosis and consider treatment based on thorough examination results. Additionally, it is advisable to quit smoking and drinking, maintain good personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.