Patient's question:
Doctor, I had a sensation of heaviness and fullness in my lower abdomen a week ago. Walking was painful. I went to the pet hospital and received two days of anti-inflammatory injections. Then I went to the hospital. The ultrasound showed no varicocele. It was suspected to be microlithiasis. The doctor touched it and said it was acute epididymitis. Then he said it wasn't serious. Taking Cephalexin would be fine. I took it for a few days, but it didn't relieve the symptoms. The pain was less noticeable when walking, but the fullness was still there. It's interfering with my daily life. How should I care for this condition and what medication should I take? Are there any dietary restrictions? SoakDoctor's answer:
For acute orchitis, palpation and visual examination will show the following symptoms: besides obvious redness, swelling, and heat, there may also be a sense of heaviness and fullness, as well as pain when walking. If the symptoms do not improve, oral medication can be considered, at least for 1-2 weeks. Additionally, there is no particularly effective treatment for testicular microlithiasis, so follow-up monitoring is the best approach.In terms of care, it's important to rest as much as possible and avoid walking. Avoid sexual arousal and intense exercise to prevent further infection. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, and spicy or irritating foods. Maintain regular bowel movements to prevent prolonged sitting. Soaking in a bath is acceptable. Intravenous drip treatment may provide faster relief.