Patient's question:
My boyfriend has orchitis, and we are still planning to have children. So, how serious is epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Is orchitis serious?1. Leading to serious diseases: Orchitis can easily lead to various serious diseases, such as varicocele, spermatic cord inflammation, prostatitis, endocrine diseases, nephritis and other kidney diseases, urinary tract infections, and malignant tumors, severely threatening men's health. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely medical treatment and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.