Patient's question:
I am an office white-collar worker. Throughout the day, I sit at my desk and am very busy, so I rarely get up to move around. Because of this, I was recently told that I have orchitis. Now, I am in constant pain every day and don't know what to do. Could you please explain: What causes epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. Whenever the body's resistance is low, pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus take the opportunity to enter the vas deferens and reverse seep into the epididymis, causing inflammation. Therefore, this condition often follows secondary urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. Due to different causes, the treatment methods vary. It is recommended that you consider your own situation and, if necessary, actively seek medical attention for a thorough examination and follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to local hygiene, drink plenty of water, and avoid unsafe sex. Wishing you good health. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect overall health.