Chronic epididymitis often leads to induration or hard nodules in the epididymis due to scarring from long-term inflammation. While induration typically does not affect functions, repeated infections can worsen it. Treatment options include antibiotics, traditional Chinese medicine, hot compresses, and surgery for significant indurations. Diet therapy with recipes to induce diuresis, move qi, remove toxins and nourish the kidney can also help manage symptoms. The optimal treatment depends on the severity and size of the induration.

1. Epididymal Induration: Treatment
Options and Diet Therapy
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2. The epididymis, a vital male reproductive organ, is prone
to inflammatory infections such as epididymitis. In some
cases, particularly when acute epididymitis is not treated
promptly and thoroughly, it can progress to chronic
epididymitis. This transition often results in the formation
of scarring nodules, known as indurations, which are hard
to the touch but typically painless.

3. Chronic epididymitis often leads to
induration post-healing, a common
occurrence especially when the
condition has persisted for an extended
period. Long-term inflammation
stimulates fibrous tissue proliferation,
leading to scarring. As a result,
blockages occur, causing inflammatory
material to accumulate and form hard
indurations in the epididymis.

4. Typically, induration does not impact sexual and reproductive
functions, and doctors do not recommend treatment unless it
leads to discomfort.
However, good personal hygiene and avoiding repeated
inflammatory stimuli are crucial, as these can exacerbate the
condition and potentially affect fertility.

5. Medication and Traditional
Treatments

6. If symptoms become uncomfortable, prompt medical attention
and antibiotic treatment are advisable. For minor indurations,
traditional Chinese medicine can be effective.
Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill can
invigorate blood circulation, remove blood
stasis, soften hard lumps, and dispel nodes.
These treatments can be complemented
with hot water sitz baths, localized hot
compresses, or physiotherapy.

7. Surgical Considerations

8. In cases where the induration is
significant and drug treatment proves
ineffective, surgery may be a viable
option. Post-surgery, resting and
avoiding standing for long periods can
prevent worsening of epididymal
congestion and edema.

9. Diet Therapy for
Epididymitis Induration

10. Dietary therapy can also play a role in
managing epididymitis induration. Here are
a few recipes to consider:

11. 1. Plantain Grass, Green Bean, and Sorghum Rice
Porridge
- Ingredients: Plantain Grass, mung beans, sorghum
rice, Tetrapanax, orange peel.
- Preparation: Boil plantain, Tetrapanax, and orange
peel in water, strain, and add mung beans and
sorghum rice to cook. Consume daily on an empty
stomach for a week.
- Efficacy: Induces diuresis, suitable for urinary
difficulties associated with epididymal induration.

12. 2. Broccoli Pork Soup
- Ingredients: Fresh broccoli, lean pork,
seasonings.
- Preparation: Boil lean pork and fresh
broccoli together, season, and consume
daily.
- Efficacy: Moves qi, removes turbidity,
tonifies the kidney, and nourishes yin,
ideal for epididymitis induration patients.

13. 3. Radish and Honey
- Ingredients: Radish, honey.
- Preparation: Slice radish, soak in honey, dry, and repeat three
times. Consume the slices directly.
- Efficacy: Supplements middle qi, alleviates qi stagnation and
blood stasis, suitable for epididymal induration characterized by qi
stagnation and blood stasis.

14. In conclusion, the choice of treatment for epididymal
induration, whether traditional Chinese medicine,
physical therapy, surgery, or dietary therapy, depends on
the severity and size of the induration. It's essential to
seek medical advice for an accurate diagnosis and
tailored treatment plan.

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