Patient's question:
In patients where the mesonephric tubules and mesonephric ducts fail to develop or are underdeveloped, various types of epididymal malformations can occur. If the mesonephric duct fails to develop entirely, it may lead to congenital absence of the epididymis and vas deferens. If growth terminates at a specific location, it results in self-locking at that site. When the epididymal duct twists and coils around an obstruction, it can cause significant shortening of the epididymis and recurrent growth loop-shaped epididymal malformations.What medication should be used to treat 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 the marked 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. Epididymal conditions are prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication.