Orchitis is very harmful to men's health. Many patients with epididymitis will find that their scrotum is painful, and the epididymis is also swollen, which can be felt when touched. In addition, patients may also develop Fever, epididymal induration, etc. So what are the dangers of epididymitis?

Dangers of epididymitis

1. It causes patients to lose their fertility. If epididymitis is not treated for a long time, the patient will have dead sperm and no sperm, and in the end, it will become a loss of fertility. This is a tragedy. Moreover, the patient's testicles carry germs. If he has sex at this time, he will transmit the germs to his spouse, induce some gynecological diseases, and cause great harm to his health.

2. Some serious complications may occur. If epididymitis is not treated in time, some serious complications may occur. As long as there are varicocele, some kidney diseases, prostatitis, urinary infections, etc., in the most serious cases Malignant tumors may also occur, which can threaten the patient's life.

3. Kidney deficiency leads to premature aging. Experts point out that if epididymitis is not cured for a long time, it can easily lead to loss of essence and kidneys, depletion of vitality, chills in the limbs, back pain, and premature aging.

4. Cause symptoms of discomfort: This is mainly caused by the symptoms of epididymitis. Epididymitis will cause scrotal swelling, discomfort, pain and other symptoms. People with acute attacks may also experience chills, fever, etc. It has brought a lot of inconvenience to male friends and seriously affected work and life.

5. Affects the couple's relationship: Patients with epididymitis will have irritating symptoms such as scrotal pain and swelling. The physical pain not only affects the patient's mood, causing bad temper and abnormality, but also loses interest in the sexual life of the couple. , thus affecting the relationship between husband and wife and family harmony. Therefore, suffering from epididymitis affects physical and mental health and family harmony. Male friends should not let a small thing make the big gain, and come to the hospital for treatment in time.

6. Cause infertility: The epididymis is an organ that stores sperm and is responsible for raising it. It is also an important organ for passing on the family line. When inflammation occurs in the epididymis, it can affect the function of the epididymis and change the internal environment of the epididymis. It will not only hinder the mobility of sperm and reduce the quality of sperm, but also kill sperm and reduce its fertilization ability. Inflammation can also cause blockage of the epididymal duct, affecting the quality of sperm. Sperm output, thereby affecting fertility, and in severe cases may even lead to infertility. Fertility is very important for a man. Men should not lose their right to be a father because of a small case of epididymitis.

7. Orchitis will shrink and soften the testicles, affecting normal spermatogenesis. In severe cases, it can lead to infertility.

8. Even if sperm can be produced, orchitis will destroy it, causing dead sperm, no sperm, and eventually loss of fertility, which will bring a heavy blow to the family. At the same time, men suffering from orchitis may also transmit sexually transmitted diseases to their wives through sexual contact, causing great harm to both husband and wife.