Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. My left testicle is swollen and hard, and I also have a high fever of 39 degrees. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and said it is acute epididymitis. Currently, I am receiving intravenous treatment, but it is not effective. How is acute epididymitis treated?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is one of the common male reproductive system diseases, often caused by the spread from adjacent organs. Acute epididymitis manifests as sudden testicular pain, with palpable swelling and tenderness of the epididymis, accompanied by fever. Since the epididymis is the site where sperm mature and are stored, inflammation of the epididymis can interfere with its function, alter the internal environment of the epididymis, thereby disrupting sperm maturation and increasing fertilization capability. Inflammation can also lead to blockage of the epididymal ducts, impairing the long-distance mobility of sperm, all of which can result in clinical infertility.