Patient's question:
Hello expert, I would like to ask which tests can detect epididymitis? I'm not very familiar with this, so could you please help me analyze what tests are available for diagnosing epididymitis? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
The examination items for epididymitis include many types, and epididymitis is one of the diseases of the male reproductive system. Epididymitis is often caused by the spread of infection from adjacent organs. It is characterized by sudden pain in the scrotal area, swelling of the epididymis, significant tenderness upon palpation, and may be accompanied by fever, epididymal hardening, etc.1. Chronic epididymitis: In chronic epididymitis, the epididymis is often uniformly enlarged, hard, and tender to pressure.
2. Acute epididymitis: This condition is usually diagnosed based on medical history and physical examination, but it is important to differentiate it from testicular torsion. Testicular torsion occurs suddenly, with the testis becoming swollen and fixed, unable to move within the scrotum, and lifting the scrotum does not relieve local pain.