Epididymitis is a common disease among male friends, and it causes serious physical harm to them. In addition to scientific treatment, patients with epididymitis also need to take proper care in order to recover from the disease. So, what are the self-care methods for epididymitis?
1. During the acute phase, one should rest in bed, drink plenty of water, and use a cloth strap to lift the scrotum to reduce the feeling of heaviness.
2. Patients with sexually transmitted diseases should be treated promptly and seek treatment from a reputable hospital to avoid improper medication, drug resistance, or comorbid infections, which can lead to epididymitis.
3. Red bean or mung bean soup has the effect of clearing heat, diuresis, and detoxification. Drinking it regularly can help with the recovery of this disease.
4. Before healing, sexual intercourse should be avoided to avoid causing congestion and swelling of the epididymis, which can worsen the condition.
5. Cold compress can be used in the acute phase, and hot compress can be used in the chronic phase.
Pay attention to lifestyle regulation: Avoid consuming spicy and stimulating foods and drinking alcohol to eliminate the source of endogenous dampness and heat. Difficulty in urination can be caused by sympathetic nervous system stimulation due to lower body cooling, excessive sexual activity, and urinary tolerance. It is also important to avoid this. Some patients with BFH exhibit insidious development, and symptoms of uremia appear at the time of treatment. Therefore, elderly men with urinary abnormalities need to be examined and treated.
Through the introduction of the above article, everyone should have a better understanding of self-care methods for epididymitis. After the occurrence of epididymitis, patients must rest in bed, drink more water, and cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and a reasonable diet to avoid worsening the condition.