Patient's question:
Can Chinese medicine be used to treat epididymitis? I have chronic prostatitis for several years now, and I've been taking medication throughout this time, but the effect is not particularly significant. There's some pain in the left epididymis, especially after sexual activity. I want to know what Chinese medicine can be used for epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
When a man has acute epididymitis, he may experience symptoms such as scrotal swelling and pain in daily life, accompanied by groin and lower abdominal pain. The pain becomes more severe during erections. Sometimes, it may also be accompanied by symptoms like general weakness and fever.Epididymitis can affect male fertility. The epididymis is a crucial organ for sperm production. Compared to prostatitis, the harm caused by epididymitis to sperm is relatively greater. Patients should follow a light diet, avoid foods, and not smoke or drink beer.