Patient's question:
I noticed a lump at the tail of the right epididymis. It's hard, painless, and doesn't cause any discomfort. Light pressure doesn't hurt it, and it has a certain resilience, feeling very similar to the vas deferens. The size varies—it's about the size of a green bean when large and not very noticeable when small. It feels connected to the vas deferens, and it's quite smooth, without any roughness. I went to Yanbian University Affiliated Hospital, a top-tier hospital in China, for a scrotal ultrasound. The ultrasound showed no abnormalities in the bilateral epididymis, with uniform parenchymal echoes and normal blood flow. The doctor then said the lump was a normal connection of the epididymis and that it didn't need attention. Later, I went to Bethune First Hospital Affiliated to Jilin University for another ultrasound, but the doctor also confirmed there was no lump or mass, and the bilateral epididymis was of normal size and shape. The ultrasound doctor told me the lump was nothing. What could be the cause of this hard knot at the tail of the right epididymis?Doctor's answer:
There are many treatments for orchitis. The main methods include bacterial orchitis treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and topical medication treatment. Early treatment for orchitis can effectively prevent the recurrence of male infertility. The epididymis can be recovered. However, the general treatment period is relatively long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid sitting or riding for long periods and pay more attention to personal hygiene.