Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with epididymitis during a health check-up, and it has been a while, but it hasn't healed yet. If it's chronic, how is chronic epididymitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common disease among male reproductive organ infections. It is more prevalent in middle-aged and young adults, as the causative bacteria are gram-negative bacilli and gram-positive cocci. It is also known as non-specific epididymitis. The pathogen rarely spreads through the bloodstream and lymphatic system. It often occurs secondary to prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, and urethritis. The inflammation is usually unilateral and needs to be differentiated from epididymal tuberculosis and filariasis of the epididymis. If not treated promptly, it can affect overall health, so patients should take timely symptomatic medication. Additionally, daily life requires more attention to self-care, avoiding spicy foods.