Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of epididymitis in men? Hello, what are the symptoms of epididymitis? Recently, I've been feeling frequent urination and urgency, especially severe pain in the testicles when urinating, which has seriously affected my life. What are the symptoms of epididymitis? Are my symptoms a sign of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, symptoms of epididymitis, onset is acute, with a sense of heaviness, swelling, and discomfort in the affected scrotum, pain can radiate to the ipsilateral groin and lower abdomen, affecting movement, often accompanied by chills and high fever, with body temperature reaching up to 40°C. Physical examination reveals geometric swelling of the affected epididymis with significant tenderness. If it spreads to the testis, the boundary between the testis and epididymis becomes unclear, referred to as epididymitis orchitis. In more severe cases, the scrotal skin becomes red and swollen, the ipsilateral spermatic cord becomes thickened, and there is tenderness. General treatment includes bed rest, using a scrotal support to alleviate symptoms, and a specially designed larger scrotal support with cotton padding provides greater comfort. Severe pain can be relieved with pain medication, and local heat therapy can alleviate symptoms and promote inflammation resolution.