Patient's question:
Is orchitis the same disease as epididymitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello is different. Orchitis patients may experience testicular pain, with radiating pain in the scrotum, groin, and inguinal region; they may also develop testicular swelling and tenderness. If there is pus, there will be a palpable fluctuation of pus. Patients may also exhibit abnormal conditions such as redness and swelling of the scrotal skin and hydrocele (accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis).Male epididymitis is generally classified into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis, and the symptoms vary depending on the type. Acute epididymitis may manifest as scrotal (distending pain), a heavy sensation, and pulling pain in the lower abdomen and groin, which worsens when standing or walking. The epididymis becomes swollen and tender. Chronic epididymitis is often a result of untreated acute epididymitis. Patients typically experience dull pain in the scrotum, a heavy sensation, and pain that often radiates to the lower abdomen and the same-side groin. Secondary hydrocele may also occur. During diagnosis, the affected area may show varying degrees of enlargement and hardness, with mild tenderness, and the vas deferens on the same side may become thickened.
If you experience any of these symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital early. Wishing you good health.