What are the Treatments of Congestive Epididymitis

The epididymis is the curved structure at the back of the testicle where sperm matures. It connects sperm ducts to testicles.Congestive epididymitis is defined as infection or inflammation in the epididymis.

 

What are the causes of congestive epididymitis?

 

There are many factors that cause congestive epididymitis. A vasectomy, bacterial infections including urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, prostate infection as well as fungal infection, Henoch-Schoenlein purpura, prostate removal or amiodarone can also cause epididymitis.However, a bacterial infection is usually the main reason for the responsible bacteria are usually identified in about 80% of cases. 

 

What are the symptoms of congestive epididymitis? Is it contagious?

 

There are many distressing symptoms of congestive epididymitis, include swelling or heaviness in the testicles which may be worse during a bowel movement, mild to excruciating pain in the scrotum, discomfort in the lower abdomen and pelvis, enlarged lymph nodes in the groin and potentially a low-grade fever or chill. According to the TCM theory, these all are the consequences of obstruction of heat and dampness in pelvic cavity and obstruction of blood and Qi. The obstructions leave distressingthe genital system weak and easily to be affected. Patients are likely to suffer from pain or burning with urination; pain with sex or blood in the semen. Researchers have also found that though epididymitis is not generally contagious, it may accompany a contagious sexually transmitted disease. It is essential to guarantee a safe and effective treatment for congestive epididymitis.

 

What are the treatments of congestive epididymitis?

 

Treatments of are usually antibiotics, but they always have side effects for antibiotics killing all the bacterial including probiotic. The Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill, a Chinese herb medicine composed of more than 30 herbs, works in two aspects to help one get rid of congestive epididymitis. First, it kills pathogens including e.coli, gonococcus and so on, keeping genital system safe. Second, there are herb extracts which can promote blood and Qi circulation, sweep away heat and dampness, dissolve stasis and dissipate hard lumps, thus release pain and other discomforts.

 

What should be recommended with the medication?

 

 In order to get rid of epididymitis as soon as possible, there are several aspects to pay attention to during medication. First, one should not take other tradition Chinese medicine at the same time with Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill. Second, one should pay attention to personal hygiene. Third, follow a good diet: alcohol, spicy or greasy food, chicken, fish, beef, shrimp, sea food, salted vegetables and milk are forbidden.

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