Patient's question:
A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor diagnosed it as epididymitis. Then, I took Yang Huo San Chuan Granules and Levofloxacin Tablets, but after taking the medicine for 8 days, there is still no sign of improvement or swelling. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults. When the body's resistance is weakened, pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus can enter the vas deferens and reverse into the epididymis, causing inflammation. Therefore, this condition often follows urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. Most patients with epididymitis develop a lump, which is most commonly located at the head or tail of the epididymis, with the tail being more prevalent. Epididymitis can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication must be used symptomatically during treatment.