Epididymitis

Epididymitis: causes, symptoms and treatment

Epididymitis is an inflammatory disease of the epididymis that can result from infectious or non-infectious causes. It is a common condition in men that can lead to serious complications, including infertility, if not treated promptly.

Causes of epididymitis

Epididymitis usually results from an infection that enters the epididymis through the vas deferens from adjacent organs such as the prostate, bladder, urethra, or through the blood and lymph. Several factors may predispose to the development of epididymitis, including trauma to the scrotum, unusual physical exertion, sexual excess, and exposure to cold (such as swimming in cold water).

Symptoms of epididymitis

The main symptoms of epididymitis are pain in the corresponding half of the scrotum, the appearance of a hard swelling in the form of a helmet on the back surface of the testicle, increased body temperature and general malaise. Usually the disease begins quickly, but sometimes it can develop slowly, and patients accidentally discover a “growth” on the testicle. Acute infectious epididymitis can develop as a complication of gonorrhea, and chronic epididymitis is often of tuberculosis origin.

Treatment of epididymitis

If you notice symptoms of epididymitis, be sure to consult a doctor. Early consultation with a doctor will allow timely treatment to begin and prevent complications such as infertility. Patients are usually treated on an outpatient basis, but sometimes hospitalization may be required. In frequently recurring cases of epididymitis, surgical intervention may be required - removal of the appendage. After recovery, resumption of sexual activity is allowed after 3-4 weeks.

Prevention of epididymitis

Prevention of epididymitis involves timely treatment of inflammatory diseases of the bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis), prostate gland (prostatitis), as well as preventing injuries and hypothermia of the scrotum. It is important to maintain good personal hygiene to prevent the development of infections and other diseases. If you are at risk for developing epididymitis, consult your doctor for prevention recommendations.

Epidymitis is inflammation of the seminiferous tubules due to infection in the epididymis or torsion of the spermatic cord. The disease itself is acute, with a pronounced inflammatory process. This disease is considered one of the most dangerous diseases of the genital organs in men. It threatens with serious complications leading to a decrease in reproductive function and often ends in infertility. Therefore, timely diagnosed inflammation and correct treatment are the main task for maintaining potency and fertility. At the moment, there are more than 50 forms of epidymitis and their combinations, which makes it possible to accurately diagnose only after a comprehensive examination. Infect