Patient's question:
What causes epididymitis. Yesterday, I suddenly felt my body temperature was a bit high, feverish, and then had intense pain in the testicles. The pain was so severe that I felt nauseous, like I was going to vomit. When I carefully examined between my legs, I noticed some swelling in the testicles, and pressing lightly caused pain. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said I had epididymitis and that it needed to be treated immediately. What are the correct treatments for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Acute orchitis occurs rapidly, presenting as a heavy and uncomfortable swelling in the affected scrotum, severe local pain, and even affecting urination. The pain can radiate to the groin and lower abdomen on the same side, accompanied by general malaise and high fever. Physical examination reveals enlargement and tenderness of the affected epididymis. In more severe cases, the inflammation can spread to the testicle, causing the scrotal skin to become red and swollen again. Chronic orchitis is more common than acute orchitis, with some patients developing it from an untreated acute phase. Most patients have no history of acute recurrence and often suffer from chronic prostatitis.