Patient's question:
Hello, I have testicular pain and a sensation of heaviness. The doctor said I have epididymitis. What dietary precautions should patients with epididymitis follow?Doctor's answer:
1. Quit smoking, drinking, and stimulating beverages like coffee.2. Eat less foods known as "trigger foods," such as pig trotters, fish soup, and lamb, to avoid exacerbating inflammation and further spreading or worsening orchitis.
3. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as onions, peppers, chili peppers, cloves, mustard greens, and fennel.
What you can eat:
1. Consume more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, such as bananas, sweet potatoes, and celery, to maintain regular bowel movements.
2. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase the intake of nutrients like vitamin C, thereby enhancing the body's anti-inflammatory capabilities.