Patient's question:
Expert, hello, I am from Heilongjiang and Liaoning. I have recently been feeling tired and uncomfortable. There is a swollen and aching sensation in my left scrotum, a heavy feeling, and a pulling pain in my lower abdomen and groin area, which worsens when standing or walking. Can my symptoms be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Epididymitis can be divided into two types based on the course of the disease: acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis. Below is a detailed introduction to the symptoms of acute and chronic epididymitis.1. Clinical manifestations of acute epididymitis:
Onset is sudden, with high fever, elevated white blood cell count, swelling and pain in the affected scrotum, a heavy sensation, and radiating pain in the lower abdomen and groin area, which worsens when standing or walking. The affected epididymis is swollen and tender to touch. When the inflammation is extensive, both the epididymis and testis are swollen, and their boundaries become indistinct, a condition known as epididymo-orchitis. The spermatic cord on the affected side becomes thickened and also tender to touch. Generally, acute symptoms gradually subside after about a week. Therefore, if you suspect epididymitis, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly to avoid delayed treatment, which could lead to greater harm. This condition can be treated and cured.