Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I felt testicular swelling and pain 20 days ago and went to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound, kidney examination, and urine test. The diagnosis was acute epididymitis. The doctor prescribed me four days of gentamicin and sodium chloride intravenous drip, as well as some amoxicillin and levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets. After completing the medication, I went for another check-up 10 days later, and the doctor said the epididymis had shrunk into small nodules and prescribed me cephradine, levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, and Tengjiefeng tablets (a traditional Chinese medicine for reducing swelling and inflammation). Now, I no longer have any pain or swelling, but it seems the right epididymal nodule is getting harder. I still have three days' worth of cephradine and Tengjiefeng tablets. Could you please advise?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Epididymitis is a common inflammation of the male reproductive system, usually caused by Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus. It is divided into acute and chronic types, with clinical treatment primarily focusing 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. After recovery from epididymitis, sometimes nodules may remain on the epididymis, which are usually difficult to absorb. If there is no pain, treatment is generally not required. If clinical symptoms appear, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. sss