Patient's question:
Epididymitis keeps recurring. It was diagnosed a few months ago. I have been taking medication, and it initially improved for a while but then suddenly recurred. This has happened twice already. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and other pathogenic bacteria enter the vas deferens, reverse flow into the epididymis, and cause inflammation. Therefore, this condition often follows secondary urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. It is necessary to determine the drug sensitive to the bacteria. Typically, intravenous medication is administered for about a week, followed by oral antibiotics for about a week to prevent the condition from becoming chronic inflammation. Epididymitis is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication treatment. Moreover, for male patients, it is important to seek professional and regular medical treatment promptly, and treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, it is necessary to restrict sexual activity and maintain a good mood.