Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been feeling lower abdominal pain recently, and it hasn't subsided. After examination, it was diagnosed as epididymitis. Could you please tell me about the treatment methods for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
in Traditional Chinese Medicine is believed to be caused by factors such as damp-heat accumulation, phlegm-dampness, blood stasis, which hinder the local blood and Qi flow. It is recommended to combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine for treatment. Decoctions of Polygonum cuspidatum, selfheal, boswellia, ligusticum, white peony root, poria, kelp, and bladderwrack can be used, paired with oral antibiotics for better results. The condition of orchitis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, male patients should seek professional and reputable medical attention immediately, with treatment decisions based on thorough examination results. It is also important to quit smoking and drinking, maintain personal hygiene, and wish all patients a speedy recovery.