Patient's question:
Ten days ago, I experienced pain and a lump in the left epididymal head. Initially, the pain occurred during an erection, but now it persists. Accompanied by pain in the left lower abdomen, pressing lightly on the lower abdomen causes pain, while pressing on the testicle does not cause pain. A year ago, during an examination, it was found that the left epididymal head was slightly enlarged. This time, no examination was conducted, but the pain is similar to the previous episode, located in the same area, accompanied by left lower abdominal pain. The left testicle feels smaller than the right. After taking four days of levofloxacin tablets, the pain has not significantly decreased. Is the lower abdominal pain radiating from the epididymal pain? Could there be a problem with the testicle? What treatment should be taken next? What should be paid attention to?Doctor's answer:
The consideration is the possibility of having epididymitis or orchitis. It is recommended that you take time to go to the hospital for some relevant tests, such as local color Doppler ultrasound, to confirm the diagnosis. For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in a timely manner, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.