Patient's question:
I've also felt this in the past few days. My testicles are a bit red and swollen, and it seems I might have orchitis. The pain has slightly subsided after two days. This condition should be quite serious. If I don't get treated, will it heal on its own? Could it lead to other complications?Doctor's answer:
Hello, epididymitis is often caused by pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, or Streptococcus entering the epididymis through the vas deferens in a retrograde manner. Therefore, this condition is often secondary to posterior urethritis, prostatitis, or seminal vesiculitis, or it may occur after urethral instrumentation, leading to infection through a retrograde route. Acute cases primarily manifest as redness, swelling, and pain in the epididymis and testis. It is recommended that you seek medical treatment promptly.