Patient's question:
I have had viral orchitis and epididymitis, which has been two months. There is a slight feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the scrotum. Ultrasound shows patchy slightly increased echoes in the testicles and slightly enlarged epididymis. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Considering that in most cases, epididymitis is caused by excessive strain and exposure to cold, as well as poor constitution, the general symptoms may subside. However, after the inflammatory symptoms are suppressed, the epididymis often swells due to fibrosis. Generally, infrared heat lamps can be used to irradiate the area to help stabilize the condition. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely and symptomatic treatment, and avoid overexertion in daily life.