Patient's question:
Three years ago, I had epididymitis, which improved after medication, but left behind calcified nodules. When I went to the hospital for a follow-up check, the doctor said it wasn't a big problem. However, until now, there's a small hard lump the size of a little finger on my left testicle, and occasionally it feels a bit swollen. Sometimes it seems larger, and other times smaller. What could be the cause, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Sometimes, after some inflammatory infections are suppressed and self-heal, some calcified foci may be left behind locally. This is a common phenomenon, and it generally will not cause any interference. Most calcified foci in the prostate area are caused this way, and currently, there is no need to focus on treating them.For patients with epididymitis, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If treatment is delayed, it may affect the overall health condition. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting.