Patient's question:
I have had epididymitis for many years and now feel it has become chronic epididymitis. I have taken some medication and applied some ointments, but they haven't worked. I still experience occasional sharp pain, and currently, there is also a nodule—a small, hard lump. What medication should be taken for chronic epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic orchitis can be caused by unresolved acute orchitis, but most patients do not have a history of acute recurrence. The clinical manifestations of this disease vary widely, with patients experiencing local discomfort, a sense of heaviness or swelling, or scrotal pain, which may also radiate to the lower abdomen and the inner side of the same thigh. Orchitis can be stable, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's treatment, appropriate medication, and a light diet are essential. Additionally, patients should avoid foods, smoking, and drinking beer.