Patient's question:
Medical Description: A while ago, I had epididymitis and took Azithromycin + Cefotaxime for 6 days. Now I went for a follow-up check-up, and the doctor said it was varicocele. I was prescribed Cefotaxime for 4 days and Azithromycin for 3 days. Suddenly, I noticed my left testicle had hardened. Is it cancer? I'm very worried. There are no lumps, no pain, no swelling, just harder than the right one. Previous Treatment and Effect:Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the testicles are just hardened without pain, it could be the second type of acute orchitis with qi stagnation and blood stasis. Sometimes patients may not be able to feel mild pain, or it could be mild enough that the testicles don't cause pain. In fact, the treatment difficulty for acute orchitis is not very high. As long as you seek medical attention promptly, follow the doctor's advice, and choose the appropriate treatment method, it can be cured quickly.Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking during treatment, and it's best not to smoke or drink alcohol in the future, as this is beneficial for the healthy development of the testicles. It is recommended that you go to the hospital to accurately screen for the specific pathogen causing the orchitis infection, such as bacteria or viruses, and receive targeted treatment.