Patient's question:
The elderly person was 86 years old and had a bout last winter, which was cured with anti-inflammatory injections. In March of this year, the condition recurred, and another ten days of anti-inflammatory injections also brought improvement. Now, it has started to swell again.Doctor's answer:
General treatment methods are based on bed rest, and pain relievers can be used for severe pain. Medication treatment can determine the sensitive drugs for the pathogenic bacteria or the early and adequate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as azithromycin. Intravenous administration is typically given for 1 to 2 weeks, or oral antibiotics are taken for 2 to 4 weeks. Preventive measures are important to prevent acute epididymitis from turning into chronic inflammation. For chronic epididymitis, the effect of medication alone may not be ideal. In addition to using effective antibiotics, local cold compresses and other physical treatments can also be effective. Moreover, since epididymitis is often accompanied by urethritis and prostatitis, it is necessary to actively address the complications and implement a comprehensive and integrated treatment evaluation.