Patient's question:
Medical History: A few weeks 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 become hard. Is it cancer? I'm very worried. There are no lumps, no pain, no swelling, just harder than the right one. Past Treatment and Effect:Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the testicles are only hardened without pain, it could be the second type of acute orchitis with qi stagnation and blood stasis. Sometimes patients may not feel mild pain, or it might not be severe enough to cause pain in the testicles. In fact, the treatment difficulty for acute orchitis is not very high. As long as you seek medical attention promptly, follow medical advice, and choose the appropriate treatment method, it can be cured quickly.During treatment, avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. It's best not to smoke or drink alcohol in the future, as this will be beneficial for the healthy development of the testicles. I recommend going to the hospital to accurately screen for the specific pathogen (such as bacteria or viruses) causing the orchitis infection and receive targeted treatment.