Patient's question:
Epididymitis. After a thorough examination of a 12×8 hard lump, the doctor said it's no need to worry and it will naturally subside on its own. However, after so long, it hasn't gone away yet. I'm wondering if it's necessary to use medication for treatment?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. Generally, patients with epididymitis will develop a lump, which most commonly occurs at the head or tail of the epididymis, with the tail being more prevalent. Acute epididymitis is usually treated with antibiotics; however, simple medication may not be as effective for chronic epididymitis.