Do you need to avoid certain foods if you have epididymitis?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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After being diagnosed with epididymitis, there are dietary restrictions to consider. Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding your diet:

First, it's important to eat lightly. Avoid spicy and irritating foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. Try to eat these sparingly or not at all. Also, avoid drinking strong tea, coffee, and other stimulating beverages. It's necessary to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, and instead, increase your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits to boost your vitamin intake.

Beyond diet, there are also lifestyle considerations to keep in mind. Try to lie flat as much as possible and keep your scrotum elevated. This can promote local blood circulation, which is beneficial for the treatment of the condition. Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged sitting or standing.

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Why is epididymitis getting more painful?

After suffering from epididymitis, the epididymis will show symptoms of enlargement and pain. If not treated promptly, the epididymis will further enlarge, and the pain will gradually become more pronounced, which is a normal phenomenon. However, if the pain continues to worsen despite active treatment, it should be considered that this may be due to a lack of attention to lifestyle care, such as engaging in vigorous exercise during treatment, or situations involving prolonged standing or sitting. Additionally, it is important to be vigilant about the possibility of testicular torsion accompanying epididymitis. Therefore, if the pain continues to worsen during the treatment of epididymitis, it is advisable to promptly re-examine the color Doppler ultrasound to understand the blood flow situation of the testicles and epididymis, and then proceed with targeted treatment.

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epididymitis symptoms

The main clinical manifestations of epididymitis are significant enlargement of the epididymis accompanied by obvious pain. At the same time, the skin of the scrotum will be red and swollen, and the skin temperature will increase. If not treated promptly, the condition may further develop and possibly involve inflammation of the testis, and even lead to the possibility of testicular and epididymal abscesses. If a testicular or epididymal abscess occurs, touching the testis and epididymis will show a distinct fluctuation, and even an abscess rupture may occur, with pus visible on the skin of the scrotum and flowing out from within the scrotum. If these symptoms appear, it is necessary to promptly visit the hospital's urology department and use antibiotics for standard treatment. If an abscess has already formed, an abscess incision and drainage should be performed. (Specific medication use should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Symptoms of epididymitis

The main symptoms of epididymitis include enlargement of the epididymis, accompanied by noticeable pain. The skin of the scrotum will appear red and swollen, and touching the scrotum will reveal an increase in local skin temperature. If not treated in time, an epididymal abscess may develop, causing a palpable fluctuation when touching the epididymis. If not addressed promptly, the abscess may rupture, leading to the leakage of pus from the scrotum. If epididymitis is diagnosed, it is important to seek timely treatment at a hospital's urology department. Diagnosis is typically confirmed via ultrasound and a local physical examination, and prompt treatment with antibiotics is necessary. If an abscess has already formed, surgical incision and drainage may be required. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and self-medication should be avoided.)

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Is epididymitis serious?

Whether epididymitis is severe depends on the patient's condition. If it is an early case of epididymitis, the epididymis may just be enlarged and painful, which is not very serious. Generally, using antibiotics and regular treatment, it can heal in about 1 to 2 weeks. However, if treatment is not administered in time, leading to abscesses in the epididymis and testicle, or even rupture of the abscesses, the situation is relatively severe. It requires immediate surgical intervention to drain the abscess. The prognosis thereafter is relatively poor, and it can easily lead to the possibility of testicular atrophy. Therefore, epididymitis should be treated promptly.

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Epididymitis Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Epididymitis refers to the enlargement of the epididymis caused by infections such as bacteria and viruses, accompanied by pain. Some patients may notice swelling of the scrotal skin and even an increase in skin temperature. For this condition, it is necessary to use antibiotics in a timely manner. If the epididymitis is caused by bacterial infection, quinolone antibiotics or cephalosporin antibiotics can be used for treatment, generally requiring medication for one to two weeks. If the symptoms are severe, it is advisable to administer antibiotics intravenously for better results. If it is caused by a viral infection, antiviral medications are needed. During treatment, it is important to rest in bed as much as possible and to keep the scrotum elevated to facilitate local blood circulation. Dietary considerations should include eating lighter foods and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)