Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:Two days ago, I experienced hematuria (blood in urine) and difficulty urinating. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I have epididymitis. What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Treatment of Acute Epididymitis1.1 General Measures: Rest in bed, and the use of scrotal support can alleviate symptoms. Specialized larger scrotal supports with cotton padding are more comfortable to use.
2. Use of Antibacterial Drugs: Determine the drug sensitive to bacteria. Typically, intravenous administration is used for 1-2 weeks, followed by oral antibacterial drugs for 2-4 weeks to prevent the condition from becoming chronic inflammation.
3. Surgical Treatment: If antibiotic treatment is ineffective and testicular edema is suspected, epididymal incision and drainage should be performed. A longitudinal or transverse incision can be made in the tunica vaginalis of the epididymis, but care must be taken to avoid damaging the epididymal ducts.