Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 36 years old this year. Recently, I have been feeling discomfort in my testicles, and they are also itchy. In the past few days, I noticed several small bumps on my testicles, and they are also very red. Is this condition testicular inflammation? Are bumps on the testicles a sign of testicular inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be epididymitis. Epididymitis is often secondary to urethritis, prostatitis, or seminal vesiculitis. Most patients with epididymitis will have a hard lump. To assist you in recovering sooner, here is an explanation of epididymitis. Epididymitis is divided into acute and chronic forms: Acute epididymitis occurs suddenly. The main symptoms are a heavy or aching feeling in the scrotum. The patient can feel a lump in the scrotum. The epididymis becomes thickened and reduced. With or without tenderness. Chronic epididymitis may cause scrotal pain or a heavy, aching feeling. Additionally, during treatment, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced diet.