Patient's question:
Lately, I've been feeling testicular pain. Just checked online, and it might be epididymitis. Besides other symptoms, what are the signs of epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
1 Symptoms of acute orchitis: sudden high fever, leukopenia, swelling and pain in the affected scrotum, a heavy and dragging sensation, referred pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region, which intensifies during standing or walking, significant tenderness, and when the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis may be swollen, with thickening of the spermatic cord on the affected side.2 Symptoms of chronic orchitis: Chronic orchitis is more common, with some patients developing it from incomplete self-healing during the acute phase, but most patients do not have a clear acute phase. The inflammation is often secondary to chronic prostatitis or injury, and it is important to avoid smoking and alcohol consumption, as well as maintain good personal hygiene.