Can epididymitis be treated with cefuroxime?

Patient's question:

I am in high school and the practice pressure is very great. Every day I sit at my desk doing endless problems, but recently I can't sit anymore because my testicles are in excruciating pain. I told my desk mate about it, but he thought I was just joking. Today, I couldn't take it anymore and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I have epididymitis.

Doctor's answer:

You can take Cefuroxime. Epididymitis is divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis, and the symptoms of the two are different. Acute epididymitis occurs suddenly, with high fever, leukopenia, swelling and pain in the affected scrotum, a heavy sensation, referred pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region, which intensifies during standing or walking, and enlargement of the affected epididymis with significant tenderness. Chronic epididymitis is more common, as some patients may develop it from incomplete recovery during the acute phase, but most patients do not have a clear acute phase, and the inflammation is often secondary to chronic prostatitis or injury. Therefore, if you have symptoms of acute epididymitis, it is important to seek timely treatment to prevent it from progressing to chronic epididymitis.

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