Patient's question:
In patients where the mesonephric tubules and mesonephric ducts fail to develop or develop incompletely, various types of epididymal malformations can occur. If the mesonephric duct fails to develop at all, it may lead to congenital absence of the epididymis and vas deferens. If growth terminates at a certain point, it results in self-locking at that location. When the epididymal duct twists and coils around an obstacle, it can again lead to significant shortening of the epididymis and recurrence of a loop-shaped epididymal malformation.What should be noted when suffering from epididymal malformations?
Doctor's answer:
Epididymal malformation should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and stimulant beverages such as coffee. Try to eat less spicy and irritating foods. For example: onions, peppers, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, mustard greens, and fennel. Epididymal malformation usually refers to a significant elongation of the epididymis or abnormal adhesion to the testis. Since cryptorchidism often involves epididymal malformation, its recurrence may be related to endocrine dysfunction during embryonic growth and development. For patients with epididymal malformation, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in a timely manner, it may affect the overall health condition.