Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain recently, which hasn't subsided. The examination revealed epididymitis. Could you please tell me what the early symptoms of epididymitis are? What happens if it's not treated? What are the early symptoms of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
If the treatment for acute orchitis is not thorough, it can transform into chronic orchitis. Chronic orchitis is more common, with some patients developing it because the acute phase did not heal completely on its own. However, the majority of patients do not have a clear acute phase, and the inflammation is often secondary to chronic prostatitis or injury. Patients often experience a dull ache in the affected scrotum, a sense of fullness or heaviness, and the pain may radiate to the lower abdomen and the inguinal region on the same side. In some cases, secondary hydrocele may also develop. In daily life, many men are unaware of the symptoms of orchitis, and when the disease reappears, they do not seek timely treatment, causing significant harm to their health. If you experience any of the above symptoms of orchitis, you should seek medical treatment promptly.