Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I felt testicular swelling and pain 20 days ago and went to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound, kidney examination, and urine test. The diagnosis was acute epididymitis. The doctor prescribed me four days of gentamicin and sodium chloride intravenous drip, as well as some amoxicillin and levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets. After completing the medication, I returned for a check-up 10 days later, and the doctor said the epididymis had shrunk into small nodules. He then prescribed me cephaloridine, levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, and Tengjiefeng tablets (a traditional Chinese medicine for reducing swelling and inflammation). Now, I no longer have any pain or swelling, but it seems the right epididymal nodule is getting harder. I still have three days' worth of cephaloridine and Tengjiefeng tablets left. Could you please advise?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Epididymitis is a common inflammation of the male reproductive system, mostly caused by Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus. It is divided into acute and chronic types, with clinical treatment primarily focusing on anti-inflammatory and local therapies. Acute cases usually heal within 7-10 days. Chronic cases depend on specific circumstances. Generally, the prognosis is quite favorable. After recovery from epididymitis, sometimes nodules may remain on the epididymis, which are usually difficult to absorb. If there is no pain, treatment is generally not necessary. If clinical symptoms appear, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. sss