Patient's question:
No effect, is this condition difficult to treat?Doctor's answer:
The difference between prostatitis and epididymitis is also very clear in the definition. Epididymitis is more common in middle-aged and young adults and can be divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis based on the course of the disease. Prostatitis, on the other hand, is more common in middle-aged and elderly populations and also includes acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Prostatitis can lead to epididymitis, while orchitis affects the testicles, and abnormal semen may be observed during examination. Experts from Beijing Tianqiao Hospital explained that in addition to abnormal sperm, prostatitis also involves a reduction in the number of lecithin bodies! These can be checked together during the examination. Epididymitis can cause damage and hyperplasia of the vas deferens, leading to testicular tumors, infertility, azoospermia, and abnormal sperm. The clinical manifestations of prostatitis and epididymitis are quite different. Prostatitis patients may experience varying degrees of urinary frequency, urgency, and pain, accompanied by perineal pain that can radiate to the groin area and worsen with prolonged sitting. Epididymitis patients typically present with swelling and pain in the affected testicle, a heavy or dragging sensation in the scrotum, pulling pain in the lower abdomen and groin area, which intensifies when standing or walking. The affected epididymis is swollen and exhibits significant tenderness. It is recommended that you seek medical attention at a reputable healthcare institution to avoid more serious consequences.