Patient's question:
Hello, I have testicular pain and a sensation of heaviness. The doctor said I have epididymitis. What are the early symptoms of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
① The patient's testicles experience swelling and tenderness again, often accompanied by a sense of (shuàngdòng) and pus accumulation on the inflamed membrane.② The patient frequently presents with redness and swelling of the scrotal skin, as well as recurrent hydrocele in the scrotum.
③ In cases of recurrent viral orchitis in children, swelling or pain in the parotid glands may sometimes be observed.
④ The patient typically exhibits systemic symptoms again, such as high fever, chills, nausea, and dry vomiting. Locally, the testicles may cause pain, which can even escalate to severe pain. This pain may radiate to the inguinal region, leading to redness and swelling of the scrotal skin. Sometimes, the testicles become noticeably swollen and tender.