Patient's question:
I have epididymitis for about 20 days. Recently, I feel it's hard when I touch it. After several days of medication treatment, I don't feel it's working well. How should I handle the hard lump in the epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Use 20ml of 1% procaine or lidocaine for local anesthesia to infiltrate the spermatic cord above the testis, which may completely relieve this condition. The body temperature usually rises rapidly, and pain can completely disappear. The inflammatory mass can resolve within a few days; otherwise, it generally takes 2-3 weeks to resolve. Common medications include co-trimoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and ofloxacin, which are third-generation quinolone antibiotics and cephalosporin drugs, all of which have good efficacy. Moreover, for male patients, it is important to seek medical treatment at a professional and reputable hospital. Treatment should be considered based on the results of a thorough examination. Additionally, proper diet and abstinence from sexual activity should be maintained.