Patient's question:
I have been experiencing sudden pain in my testicles recently, and after getting checked, I found out that I have an epididymal malformation. Now, I'm constantly overthinking and imagining this disease as something veryDoctor's answer:
The etiology of epididymal malformation is still unclear. Since patients with cryptorchidism often have epididymal malformation, its recurrence may be related to endocrine dysfunction during embryonic growth and development. Due to abnormally high testosterone levels, mesonephric tubules and mesonephric ducts fail to develop or develop incompletely, leading to various types of epididymal malformations. The condition of the epididymis tends to recur, requiring long-term medication. Additionally, male patients should actively seek diagnosis from professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on examination results. Proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should also be observed.