Chronic Epididymitis Treatment
Chronic epididymitis is usually developed from acute epididymitis. In
other cases, the causes of this condition are not clearly known. When a man is
diagnosed with chronic epididymitis, a prolonged treatment is needed. In
general, doctors will prescribe long-term antibiotics if it developed from an
acute inflammation. As some cases are with no infection, the medications for
these patients include pain-relievers, nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and other medicines. What is the most
effective chronic
epididymitis treatment?
Usually, chronic epididymitis is more difficult to
treat and may require 4 to 6 weeks of antibiotics. Unfortunately, some patients
experience persistent pain for many years. As a last resort, doctors may consider
surgery to remove the affected epididymis (epididymectomy). However, as more and more patients have realize the
side effects of antibiotics, they prefer a more natural and safer treatment. As
for surgery, this process may lead to male infertility so most of patients don’t
want choose this treatment.