Patient's question:
Description of condition: Generally, what are the symptoms of chronic epididymitis?History of treatment and effectiveness: Have not had this disease, have not been treated
Help desired: What are the symptoms of chronic epididymitis?
Doctor's answer:
The scrotum is the male reproductive organ that produces sperm. It contains two testicles and two epididymides, which are long, flat organs attached to the lower end of the spermatic cord. In daily life, many men are affected by orchitis, and some are also affected by epididymitis. Among these, chronic epididymitis is clinically more common and often presents with no specific symptoms.Chronic epididymitis typically causes long-term pain, and during a physical examination of the male body, the epididymis may be found to be thickened, enlarged, hardened, and without significant tenderness. The boundary between the epididymis and the testicle is clear, and there is no adhesion to the surrounding skin. The spermatic cord may appear thickened, the vas deferens widened, and the texture slightly hardened. Some patients may experience discomfort in the scrotum.
After chronic epididymitis affects a man, the epididymis may remain swollen and aching for a long time, particularly after sexual activity, which can worsen the pain. If a man suffers from bilateral chronic epididymitis, the symptoms may include localized swelling, thickening, and hardness of the epididymis, with nodular changes. Additionally, this condition can cause significant harm, potentially leading to male infertility.