Patient's question:
Half an hour ago, the right testicle was swollen, there was a heavy and distended feeling in the right lower abdomen, and the right waist was sore. The doctor at the hospital confirmed it as epididymitis. He prescribed two boxes of Levofloxacin and two boxes of Cephalexin sustained-release tablets. After taking them for more than a week, it improved. This month, the right testicle sometimes had a slight pain and sometimes a slight swelling, but it didn't require medication, and it got better within a few days. Now it's slightly swollen again. I don't know if it's a recurrence of epididymitis, and whether it's necessary to take medication. If I do, can I focus on taking these two types of medication? Will it keep recurring in the future? What are the consequences if it keeps recurring?Doctor's answer:
Treating epididymitis cannot be done solely by rejecting medication. It is necessary to consult a doctor to determine the correct medication and combine it with other supportive therapies. This ensures effective treatment, allowing the condition to be quickly controlled and healed. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely and symptomatic treatment, and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.