Patient's question:
Recently, I suddenly had high fever and a decrease in white blood cells. The affected scrotum was swollen and painful, with a heavy and dragging sensation. There was referred pain in the lower abdomen and groin area, which worsened when standing or walking. The affected epididymis was swollen and had significant tenderness.Hello, is this acute epididymitis? What is going on?
Doctor's answer:
1 Acute epididymitis, transmission is usually caused by retrograde infection through the vas deferens.2 If the pressure is high during urination, urine flows back into the epididymis, causing infection.
1 Rest in bed, support the scrotum, and apply cold compresses to promote blood circulation.
2 0.5% lidocaine can be used for spermatic cord isolation therapy, which may increase pain.
3 Broad-spectrum antibiotics should be administered, and symptoms usually improve significantly within 3-5 days. The situation can be serious or minor, so it is recommended to receive intravenous fluids for faster anti-inflammatory effects.