Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing some pain in my genital area. I'm not at ease, so I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The results showed that it's an epididymal cyst. So, is an epididymal cyst the same as epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Epididymal cyst and epididymitis are two different diseases. Epididymitis is caused by inflammation, while an epididymal cyst is a cyst that forms around the epididymis. In such cases, after a thorough examination with color Doppler ultrasound, surgical treatment is required. Post-surgery, regular dressing changes should be performed to prevent re-infection. If the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken to promote blood circulation.