Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain recently, and it hasn't subsided. After examination, it was diagnosed as epididymitis. How can epididymitis be treated most effectively?Doctor's answer:
The causes of epididymitis include long-term indwelling catheterization, phimosis, urinary tract infection, urethral dilation, and unsafe sexual practices, among others. Clinical diagnostic symptoms include sudden onset, recurrent localized pain in the epididymis, which can radiate to the groin and lower back. Physical examination reveals uniform mild atrophy, thickening, and hardness of the epididymis, with clear boundaries to the testis and no adhesion to the skin. The vas deferens is usually normal or slightly hardened. It is recommended that you undergo a thorough examination and follow medical advice for treatment, identify and eliminate the underlying cause, maintain good hygiene of the external genitalia, avoid spicy foods, quit smoking and alcohol, and pay attention to rest, etc. Wishing you good health!