Patient's question:
Right epididymitis, varicocele, and swollen testicles. Oral levofloxacin was taken for about 12 days, during which it was changed to cefixime for about 2 days, but the effect was not as significant as levofloxacin, so it was switched back to levofloxacin. Now the symptoms have significantly improved, but there is still a slight dull pain. Lying flat at home for several months, lower back pain and occasional sharp pain in the bilateral renal region have reappeared. Hello, how does levofloxacin cause kidney damage, and how should it be used?Doctor's answer:
Generally, drug-induced causes are not considered. It is recommended to promptly seek medical follow-up at the hospital, undergo a urinalysis, and identify the underlying cause. Based on your description, drug-induced causes are generally not considered. It is recommended to promptly seek medical follow-up at the hospital, undergo a urinalysis, and identify the underlying cause. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely symptomatic treatment and pay close attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.