Patient's question:
A hard lump has appeared on the testicle, and it hurts when touched. There are no other symptoms, and no fever. I went to the hospital, and the doctor diagnosed it as epididymitis. The doctor prescribed Cefixime Granules for me. I don't know if it will work. Has anyone taken this medicine? How long does it take to heal?——————Floating in the Void---Doctor's answer:
Because epididymitis is divided into acute and chronic forms, the treatment also has different focuses. For acute epididymitis, it is recommended that patients rest in bed, elevate the scrotum, and reduce pain. In the early stage, an ice pack can be placed on the epididymis to prevent swelling. In the later stage, heat application can be used to promote local blood circulation and accelerate the resolution of inflammation. Since it is an infection, anti-infection treatment should be administered, and broad-spectrum antibiotics, particularly those effective against Gram-negative bacteria, are commonly used in clinical practice. For systemic symptoms such as pain and fever, symptomatic treatment with antipyretic and analgesic drugs should be applied. If the pain in the epididymis is severe, a specialist physician may administer 1% lidocaine 10–20 mL via scrotal