Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been feeling lower abdominal pain recently, and it hasn't subsided. After examination, it was found to be epididymitis. Could you please explain what epididymitis is? What is epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is common in young and middle-aged men. When the immune system is weakened, bacteria infiltrate the epididymis, causing inflammation, often following urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. Epididymitis requires consultation with a urologist for proper, full-course antibiotic intravenous treatment and bed rest; otherwise, the condition is prone to recurrence. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications, while delayed treatment may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely, symptomatic treatment and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods. Wishing you a speedy recovery.