Patient's question:
Expert, my father-in-law has epididymitis. My husband and I are both very anxious about it, and we don't know much about this disease. I would like to ask you what are the treatment methods for epididymitis? Besides daily life, what should we pay attention to? Which hospital is better for treating reproductive infections? What are the treatment methods for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis can be acute or chronic. Acute epididymitis primarily manifests as scrotal pain, swelling of the epididymis, pain relief during erection, and redness and swelling of the skin on the affected side of the scrotum. Treatment for acute epididymitis often involves penicillin injections or intravenous drip. If there is no improvement, drainage through incision may be necessary. Physical treatments such as cold compresses and infrared irradiation should also be used in conjunction.Chronic epididymitis often evolves from acute epididymitis and is primarily characterized by testicular swelling and pain. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.