Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out I have epididymitis. I want to know what are the dangers of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis can easily lead to various serious diseases, such as varicocele, prostatitis, endocrine disorders, kidney diseases like nephritis, and urinary tract infections. In severe cases, it may even lead to malignant tumors, posing a serious threat to men's health. Epididymitis has almost no impact on sexual function, but due to long-term inflammation, the epididymis may become hardened. During sexual intercourse when reaching orgasm, the epididymis and vas deferens contract to expel sperm, which can cause pain again. Sometimes, the pain may persist for a while after intercourse. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.