Patient's question:
Last year, the pain was slightly more severe. The test results showed epididymitis, moderate varicocele, and a small testicular cyst. I visited three hospitals, and one said the pain was caused by varicocele, another said it was due to epididymitis, and the third said it was the cyst. Anyway, after taking some traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, the pain passed. This year, the pain returned slightly, and I took some Western medicine and Chinese patent medicine according to the prescription from last year, which reduced the pain. A few days ago, I had appendicitis and received intravenous fluids. Because the appendicitis pain was so severe, I didn’t even notice the testicular pain. Now the appendicitis has improved, but I still have a vague pain in my testicle. Can it be cured? Since it’s not severe, do I still need to see a doctor?Doctor's answer:
Considering the condition of epididymitis caused by varicocele and the resulting pain symptoms. Generally, antibiotic intravenous therapy can stabilize the symptoms. If there are frequent recurrences, surgical treatment for varicocele is recommended. The testicles can recover, but the treatment period is usually long, and it is prone to relapse after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, it is recommended to maintain good lifestyle habits and have a proper diet during the treatment period.