Patient's question:
My testicles have a dull ache, which worsens with prolonged sitting, lasting for about three and a half months. When touched with my hand, the right epididymis feels larger than the left. During the pain, there is also a dull ache in the groin and lower abdomen. After visiting the hospital for a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed it as cryptorchiditis by touch and prescribed levofloxacin tablets. Do the experts recommend any other treatment? How is chronic epididymitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Because epididymitis is divided into acute and chronic types, the treatment also has different focuses. For acute epididymitis, it is recommended that patients rest in bed and support the scrotum to reduce pain. In the early stage, an ice pack can be placed on the epididymis to prevent swelling. In the later stage, cold compress can be used to improve local blood circulation and accelerate the resolution of inflammation. Since it is contagious, anti-infection treatment should be implemented. In clinical diagnosis, broad-spectrum antibiotics and those more effective against Gram-negative bacteria are commonly used. For pain, it is also recommended to maintain good lifestyle habits and have a proper diet during the treatment.