Epididymitis and varicocele is different. For men with epididymitis, herbal medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill is available.

1. Epididymitis and
Varicocele: A
Comparison of
Causes and
Treatments
Wuhan Dr.Lee’s TCM Clinic

2. Epididymitis and varicocele are conditions that
can both cause swelling and pain in the
testicles, along with fever and chills. However,
they have different causative factors,
symptoms, and treatment methods.

3. So, is it common for
epididymitis to cause
varicocele?

4. Generally speaking, if epididymitis is promptly treated, it
will not lead to varicocele.
However, if the condition is not
actively addressed, even acute
epididymitis can progress into a
chronic state, and the
inflammation may gradually
affect the tissues of the spermatic
cord, leading to varicocele,
prostatitis, and other diseases.

5. Both types are caused by
pathogenic bacteria infecting the
epididymis. Common pathogens
include Escherichia coli,
Chlamydia, Gonococcus,
Staphylococcus, among others.
There are also other bacteria and
viruses such as Mycobacterium,
Cryptococcus, and Mumps Virus.
Epididymitis is a common condition in young
men, classified clinically as acute or chronic.

6. When a man's immune system is weakened,
these disease-causing microorganisms can
exploit the opportunity to enter the urethra and
then invade the prostate, vas deferens, and
epididymis retrogradely, triggering
inflammation in various parts of the body.
Consequently, epididymitis is often secondary
to conditions like urethritis, prostatitis, seminal
vesiculitis, and others.

7. Apart from chronic pain and discomfort, epididymitis can
lead to epididymal abscess, testicular obstruction,
testicular inflammation, testicular ischemia, and hypoxia.
It can also prevent the
elimination of metabolic waste,
resulting in permanent damage to
the epididymis and testicles,
leading to testicular atrophy,
impaired spermatogenesis, male
infertility, hypogonadism, and
more.

8. Acute epididymitis can be treated
with antibiotics, while chronic
epididymitis can be managed using
traditional Chinese medicine, such
as the safe and side-effect-free
treatment known as Diuretic and
Anti-inflammatory Pill. Regular use
of this traditional medicine can
effectively cure chronic
epididymitis without generating
drug resistance.
Patients diagnosed with epididymitis should
seek prompt treatment.

9. If chronic epididymitis progresses to the point
of scrotal or sheath membrane ulceration,
surgery should be performed promptly to
remove the diseased tissue and drain any pus to
prevent further exacerbation of the condition.
In cases where long-term treatments fail to
control the condition, patients may consider
testicle removal to prevent further deterioration.

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condition and treatment, contact
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