Patient's question:
At first, I had an IV drip for a week, and after that, the pain in my left testicle had subsided significantly, but there were still intermittent pains, mainly triggered by the tightening of the scrotum, which controlled the pain. Besides radiating pain, the main symptom was aching in my left thigh. After a week of the IV drip, I went back to see the doctor and had an ultrasound, which revealed a cyst, but it wasn't large, and the blood and blood vessels were normal. Then, I took the oral medication tosufloxacin for three months without interruption, but the pain still persisted. It wasn't a big deal at first, as I had a regular sexual habit. A few days ago, I might have had sex a bit too frequently, about three times a week, and suddenly there was some blood in the ejaculation. I searched on Baidu and thought it might be related to frequent sex, but I still feel uncomfortable. Can it still be cured?Doctor's answer:
Because epididymitis is divided into acute and chronic types, the treatment also has different focuses. For acute epididymitis, it is recommended that patients rest in bed and support the scrotum to reduce pain. In the early stage, an ice pack can be placed on the epididymis to prevent swelling. In the later stage, cold compress can be used to improve local blood circulation and speed up the resolution of inflammation. During the acute phase, sexual impulses and heavy physical exercise should be avoided to prevent the spread of infection and alleviate symptoms. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence. If it is not treated promptly, it may affect fertility. Oral medication should be taken promptly, and overexertion should be avoided in daily life.