Patient's question:
Main symptoms: I have chronic epididymitis and enjoy playing basketball. Can epididymitis engage in intense exercise?? Onset time: Test results:Doctor's answer:
Hello; Epididymitis is a common disease in the male genital area, often caused by the spread of infection from adjacent organs. This condition is more common in young and middle-aged adults. Acute epididymitis is characterized by sudden pain in the scrotal area, rapid swelling of the epididymis, significant tenderness, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever. If treatment during the acute phase is not thorough, it can progress to chronic epididymitis, which is marked by epididymal hardening and may be accompanied by symptoms such as scrotal drooping, distending pain, and lower abdominal tightness. Generally, intravenous drip of cephalosporin antibiotics is used for treatment, in addition to local heat application with magnesium sulfate, which has a good effect. During the treatment period, it is advisable to minimize strenuous exercise.