Patient's question:
I recently don't know why my lower abdomen is very uncomfortable, and I also don't have morning erections anymore. How is epididymitis caused?Doctor's answer:
When the body's resistance is low, pathogens such as E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus can enter the vas deferens, invade the epididymis in reverse, and cause inflammation. Therefore, this condition is often secondary to posterior urethritis, prostatitis, and seminal vesiculitis. Generally, patients with epididymitis will have hard lumps, which mostly occur at the head or tail of the epididymis.Medical Advice: Clinical treatment primarily focuses on anti-inflammatory and local therapies. Acute cases typically heal within 7-10 days. Chronic cases depend on specific circumstances. Generally, the prognosis is favorable. Oral ofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, intravenous penicillin. Bed rest, local heat application, and scrotal elevation are also recommended.