Patient's question:
I have epididymitis, which has been going on for two years. In daily life, it mainly manifests as sudden pain in the scrotum, swelling of the epididymis, significant tenderness, and may be accompanied by fever, hardening of the epididymis, etc. Especially, my waist hurts and aches very much. Please help me, doctor. This is seriously affecting my work and life.Doctor's answer:
Hello, epididymitis is often caused by pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, or Streptococcus entering the epididymis through the vas deferens in a retrograde manner. Therefore, this condition is commonly secondary to posterior urethritis, prostatitis, or seminal vesiculitis, or it may occur after urethral instrumentation, leading to infection through a retrograde route. In acute cases, the main symptoms are swelling, redness, and pain in the epididymis and testis. It is recommended that you seek medical treatment promptly. The methods for treating epididymitis include the use of antibiotics, analgesics, and surgical drainage. Wishing you a speedy recovery.