Patient's question:
I am 23 years old this year, and my boyfriend is 25 years old. We have been cohabiting for more than 2 years. We are planning to get divorced. A while ago, he had pain in his scrotum for a few days. He went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was epididymitis. After treatment, the doctor said it has improved. I am worried about getting divorced and not being able to have children in the future. I want to understand the dangers of epididymitis??????????????????????????????????????Doctor's answer:
Use antibiotics such as erythromycin, doxycycline, and clindamycin, which can easily penetrate into the male reproductive tract. After the acute symptoms subside, continue medication for an additional 4-5 days. In the chronic phase, maintain treatment for 2-4 weeks to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment. Support the scrotum. Apply local cold compresses. Abstain from sexual activity. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods to prevent exacerbation. For patients with epididymitis, delayed treatment can affect their health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.