Perineal pain in women and men

Perineal pain is characteristic of people regardless of their age and gender, since its character can be completely different. In addition, pain symptoms may be accompanied by other signs of a disease, for example, problems with urination. Among other things, pain in the perineum can be acute, sharp, severe, aching, constant, intermittent, and so on. Therefore, to definitely answer the question “why?” It is only possible by establishing a diagnosis.

Which doctors should you consult for pain in the perineum:

• gynecologist;
• urologist;
• proctologist;
• oncologist.

Let’s look at the causes of pain in the perineum.

Causes of pain in the perineum

Diseases that cause pain in the perineum:

• inflammation of the urethra – urethritis;
• inflammation of the bulbous-urethral gland – cooperitis;
• prostatitis;
• male diseases: orchitis, colliculitis;
• inflammation of the vagina – vaginitis;
• inflammation of the glands of the vaginal vestibule – bartholinitis;
• perineal trauma, childbirth is no exception;
• period of pregnancy;
• pinched pudendal nerve;
• abscess, prostate cancer;
• diseases related to dermatology: papillomas, condylomas, boils;
• intestinal diseases: proctitis, hemorrhoids, etc.

Among the listed reasons, there are serious diseases that require immediate consultation with a doctor, including cancer, abscess, prostatitis, proctitis and much more.

Obviously, pain in the perineum is not just the body’s reaction to the weather, but a signal of a specific disease.

Pain in the perineum during pregnancy

As for pregnant women, pain in the perineum usually occurs from the 35th week of pregnancy. At this point, the baby puts pressure on parts of the body below and around the fetus, including the back, perineum and legs. In this case, the pain in the perineum is stabbing in nature.

Regarding early pregnancy, such pain threatens a possible miscarriage. Pregnancy is a period when a woman’s body is completely rebuilt in preparation for childbirth, which means the hip bones move apart, which is the cause of pain in the perineum during pregnancy.

Often the child is in a position that puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. In this case, the pregnant woman feels a sharp pain, which makes it difficult to move, and does not go away even at rest.

Regarding the treatment of pain, unfortunately, there are currently no such methods, and the pregnant woman must endure the pain until the end of pregnancy. But, monitoring the woman’s condition in this position is extremely important, as pain in the perineum can mean varicose veins in this area.

Pain in the perineum before childbirth

Pain in the perineum before childbirth cannot be called a normal phenomenon, but nevertheless, there is also no particular cause for concern. It is clear that it is already difficult for a pregnant woman before giving birth, and there is also discomfort due to pain. During this period, it is not recommended to take painkillers as their effect may affect the child’s condition. Yes, and besides, there is no point in using them, since the pain is caused by the pressure of the fetus on the hip part of the body. It is impossible to eliminate the pressure because the fetus is already practically formed and is preparing for birth.

Pain in the perineum before childbirth warns of the imminent birth of a baby. But the absence of pain in the perineum cannot prove the opposite, since not every pregnant woman experiences them.

Pain in the perineum after childbirth

Childbirth is a process that for many women occurs in a traumatic way, ruptures and other phenomena are likely. The type of pain depends on the severity of the injury. After childbirth, pain in the perineum can be either aching or sharp.

If the pain in the perineum after childbirth is due to stretching and is accompanied by swelling, then it goes away within a few days, and without medical help. If we talk about ruptures and sutures, then the duration of pain is much longer. It is impossible to say the exact period of pain because everything depends on the number of stitches, the depth of the tear and the individual characteristics of the woman’s body. Regarding the seams, I would like to add a few words about the rules of hygiene. No matter how painful it is, you need to wash more often than usual, as wounds (in our case, ruptures) are the best environment for the emergence and proliferation of infections.

Pain in the perineum in men

For some reason, many people think that pain in the perineum is only characteristic of women. But, as it turned out, this fact is not reliable, since men can also experience pain in the perineum.

What can cause perineal pain in men? There are several options for pain symptoms in the perineum:

• prostatitis;
• abscess;
• malignant tumor.

Before talking about treatment, it is necessary to establish an accurate diagnosis. The pain itself can be relieved with painkillers “Ketone”, “Analgin” or other drugs that are preferable for a person suffering from pain.

If the diagnosis is still known, and it turns out to be prostatitis, how to treat it?

There is also no clear answer here, since prostatitis can be either bacterial or non-bacterial. In addition, prostatitis is divided into categories:

• I – acute bacterial prostatitis;
• II – chronic bacterial prostatitis;
• III – chronic non-bacterial prostatitis;
  • III A – chronic inflammatory pelvic pain syndrome;
  • III B – prostatodynia;
• IV – asymptomatic prostatitis.

To treat category I prostatitis, you should initially undergo tests to determine the sensitivity of the flora to certain antibacterial drugs. Typically, antibiotics are included in the treatment: “Quinolone”, “Tetracycline”, “Trimethoprim – Sulfamethoxazole”.

Ways to use them:

• “Quinolone” is a synthetic antibiotic that should not be taken without a doctor’s recommendation as it can cause a number of side effects: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, drowsiness. As for the dosage and duration of taking the medication, you can decide by consulting your doctor.
• “Tetracycline” is an antibacterial drug. Its release form is in tablets and ointment. In this case, tablets are needed. Doses for adults: 2 mg – 4 mg 3 – 4 times a day. The daily dose should not exceed 8 mg. The treatment period is 5 – 7 days. Side effects: increased intracranial pressure, gait disturbance, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, damage to the oral mucosa and gastrointestinal tract, skin reactions, pancreatitis, skin pigmentation. Contraindications include: hypersensitivity to the drug, fungal diseases, problems with the liver, kidneys, age under 8 years.
• “Trimethoprim – Sulfamethoxazole” is a combination of antimicrobial drugs: “Trimethoprim” and “Sulfamethoxazole”. Prescribed both for intramuscular injections and for oral tablets. It all depends on the doctor’s recommendations. The same can be said about dosages. Despite the presence of instructions, the attending doctor independently determines the course of treatment according to the results of the examination.

Antibacterial therapy in the case of chronic bacterial prostatitis lasts from 2 to 4 months. At the very beginning of treatment, the infectious causative agent of the disease is eliminated, the immune state is restored, and only then attention is paid to regulating the functional activity of the prostate. With proper treatment, 60% of patients achieve absolute recovery. But this does not mean that the remaining 40% should fold their arms and accept the diagnosis. For them, treatment may be longer than 2–4 months. Options for surgical removal of the affected parts of the prostate are not excluded.

In this, as in the previous case, medications are used to eliminate bacteria “Timethoprim – Sulfamethoxazole” and the like. Plus, anti-inflammatory drugs are needed: Allopurinol, alpha blockers: Gitrin, Flomax and others.

• “Allopurinol” is intended to restore the genitourinary system; accordingly, using this drug has an effect on the kidneys, which means that the dosage and duration of treatment must be determined by the doctor.
• Alpha blockers are intended to treat prostate adenoma by relieving tension on the smooth muscle tissue of the prostate, increasing the flow of urine from the bladder. Usually their doses are as follows: one mixture 1 – 2 times a day.

The next category of prostatitis – without the presence of bacterial infections – is more common than other types of prostatitis. Men of any age are susceptible to this disease. The symptoms in this case are inconsistent, that is, “it hurts today, but not tomorrow.” Can be treated with folk remedies.

Consider asymptomatic stomatitis. The patient does not feel pain or other identifying signs. Such a disease can be identified only after undergoing tests, where a high level of leukocytes in the semen is visible. The treatment period is on average 2 weeks, which consists of taking antibiotics.

Traditional methods for treating prostatitis:

• hazel bark – 1 tablespoon per 1 cup of boiling water. Infuse the resulting liquid for half an hour. Take a quarter glass of the strained broth 4 times a day;
• This recipe is similar to the previous one, only hazel leaves are used instead of hazel bark.

It is better to alternate the intake of herbal tinctures, for example, today – a decoction of hazel bark, tomorrow – from the leaves. So, throughout the week.

• 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals;
• crushed parsley seeds, namely, 2 tablespoons of the prepared powder, pour one glass of boiling water. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Drink 1 tablespoon 4 – 6 times a day.

Abscess and malignant formations are more serious causes of perineal pain. And, naturally, treatment requires more radical methods such as surgery and chemotherapy. You can’t do this with medications alone.

In addition, pain in the perineum in men and women is often associated with chronic pelvic pain syndrome. In this case, the person experiences pain in the lower abdomen, which radiates to the perineum. In such a situation, treatment is symptomatic.

Pain in the perineum in women

Pain in the perineum in women, as in men, can occur due to certain diseases:

• urethritis – inflammation of the ureteral canal. Its symptoms: pain, burning during urination. Pain is not only present at this moment. The causes of urethritis are completely varied:
• hypothermia;
• improper diet;
• traumatic sexual intercourse;
• gynecological diseases that disrupt the vaginal microflora;
• urolithiasis;
• medical interventions, for example, a catheter in the bladder or cystoscopy.

Treatment of urethritis in women is carried out by two doctors, a gynecologist and a urologist. The exact method of treatment can be determined after the factor causing the disease has been identified. The therapy is based on three stages:

• regeneration of the functions of the wall of the urethra;
• restoration of the natural microflora of the vagina;
• normalization of the immune system.
• Cuperitis is a disease common to men and women. Nowadays it is quite common and almost impossible to detect. If we analyze the diagnosis in detail, then for women – inflammation of the Bartholin glands; men – inflammation of the bulbourethral glands in the urethra. The disease has two courses: acute and chronic. In the case of acute cooperitis, the symptoms are: discomfort in the anus, difficulty urinating, elevated body temperature, chills. If the disease has become severe, a small abscess forms in the perineal area. It is possible that the emerging abscess causes pain in the perineum.

Chronic cooperitis differs from acute cooperitis in that in this case there are many abscesses.

In both situations, the pain in the perineum is nagging and constant. The pain intensifies after the next urination. Patients also complain of discomfort after sexual intercourse.

How to treat cooperitis in women?

Cooperitis is treated with antibacterial therapy (as with urethritis), potassium iodide iontophoresis. The entire course of treatment takes place under the strict supervision of doctors. Self-medication for cooperitis is contraindicated.

• vaginitis is a gynecological disease, inflammation of the vaginal mucosa.

What are the causes of vaginitis?

• some types of STDs: trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, mycoplasmosis and so on;
• weakened immunity due to the presence of infectious diseases;
• disorders associated with the endocrine function of the endocrine glands, for example, kkimax, ovarian diseases, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and so on;
• abortions, insertion of foreign objects into the vagina and the like;
• poor hygiene, including sexual intercourse;
• antibiotic abuse;
• allergic reaction to vaginal preparations, for example, suppositories, condoms;
• streptococci, staphylococci and other bacteria.

Currently, most cases of the disease are caused by mycoplasmas and chlamydia.

Vaginitis symptomatically looks like this:

The acute form of vaginitis occurs with the presence of profuse purulent discharge.

Vaginitis, the factor of which is Trichomanidae, has a distinctive feature – discharge with a fishy odor.

Fungal vaginitis – white discharge with a cheesy consistency.

In addition to discharge, all types of vaginitis are characterized by itching, swelling and redness of the genitals. Intimate contact can be painful. When urinating, a woman feels a burning sensation. The disease is accompanied by pain in the back and lower abdomen.

The chronic stage is the most serious and the course of treatment is longer. Itching and discomfort in the vaginal area are practically no concern. But, relapse is not excluded.

Treatment of this disease is to initially eliminate the causative agent of vaginitis. During the entire course, you must completely abstain from intimate contact. Checking the partner and possibly further treating him; otherwise, treating the woman may be pointless as her partner may infect her again. Local treatment can be carried out using traditional methods, which in this situation is the best therapy:

• warm sitz baths with chamomile infusion;
• Thick, purulent, mucous discharge is easily eliminated by vaginal douching. To do this, you need to prepare a solution of bicarbonate of soda: teaspoons per 1 glass of warm water. After 20 minutes, do the same manipulations only with potassium permanganate;
• discharge caused by trichomonas and the like is eliminated in this way: zinc sulfate: 2 teaspoons per 1 liter of warm water; copper sulfate: 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water. Douche with the resulting solutions daily, preferably at night;
• as soon as the discharge has stopped, a decoction of oak bark is used for douching: 1 tablespoon of oak bark per 1 glass of boiling water. Cover the broth with a lid and allow to cool to room temperature.
• bartholinitis can form for various reasons, but most often they include microbes: gonococci, Escherichia, staphylococci, and so on.

How does bartholinitis manifest itself?

The general picture looks like this: weakness, malaise, high body temperature. External changes in the genital organs are inherent: redness, swelling, formation of an abscess. If the abscess ruptures, the woman’s general condition returns to normal.

There is a chronic form of the disease. It is even possible that a cyst may form. After treatment, the disease may return.

Methods of treatment.

If bartholinitis is purulent, then the only effective solution is surgery.

The acute stage is treated in a less radical way: the patient needs rest. Local therapy: cold, antibacterial agents (depending on the factor), warm sitz baths with the addition of a solution of potassium permanganate – 1: 6000.

Medicines prescribed for the treatment of bartholinitis:

• a) antibacterial:
  • “Sumamed”, “Azitrox”, “Azithromycin”, “Amoxicillin”, “Ospamox”, “Amin”;
  • “Doxinate”, “Doxycycline”, “Doxibene”, “Medomycin”, “Solutab”, “Unidox”;
  • “Clabax”, “Clacid”, “Clarithromycin”;
  • “Dalacin”, “Klimycin”, “Clindamycin”, “Clindacin”, “Klandafer”, “Klinoxin”;
  • “Septrin”, “Groseptol”, “Biseptol”;
  • “Oflocid”, “Ofloxacin”, “Ofloxacin”, “Tarivid”;
  • “Aquacipro”, “Afenoxin”, “Arflox”, “Ciprofloxacin”, “Ciprinol”, “Liprohin”, “Proxacin”, “Recipro”, “Ciprinol”.
• b) sitz baths with the addition of:
  • potassium permanganate solution. The color of the water should be slightly pink, as an excessive amount of manganese can disrupt the microflora of intimate places;
  • Chamomile decoction: 1 tablespoon of chamomile for 1 cup of boiling water. Within half an hour the potion is ready;
  • calendula infusion. Prepare according to the principle of chamomile decoction.

Symptoms of pain in the perineum

Symptoms of pain can be completely different and may or may not have accompanying general ailments: fever, fatigue, drowsiness, and so on. Pain in the perineum depends on the type of disease. It can be stabbing with itching, sharp periodic, acute constant, aching, burning, etc.

If we talk about severe pain in the perineum in men, then most likely the diagnosis is acute prostatitis. But we can say for sure only after receiving the test results. To exclude absolute impotence, men should not look for a solution to the problem in search engines, but with a urologist and infectious disease specialist. The same pain can be caused by urethritis, which intensifies with urination. Severe pain that affects the rectum may indicate the presence of a prostate abscess. In this case, problems with stool are significantly noticeable; elevated body temperature. Under no circumstances should such a phenomenon be triggered in the same way as it is a precursor to prostate cancer. Pain from an abscess can be eliminated with the help of narcotic drugs (which we will not talk about, since any medication with narcotic properties is prescribed strictly on the recommendation of a doctor).

Sharp pain in the perineum may indicate pinched pudendal nerve. It subsides when the person sits or stands, and generally does not walk or create movement with the legs. When walking and lying down, the pain becomes unbearable. A pinched nerve can create a feeling of numbness in the thigh.

Pain radiates to the perineum

Painful symptoms in the lower abdomen occur less frequently in men than in women. They may indicate many diseases; therefore, a visit to a urologist or andrologist is mandatory. Regardless of whether the pain is sharp or dull, it can radiate to the groin, rectum and perineum.

Feeling pain in the perineum, a person often believes that the source of pain is the perineum, forgetting that in fact the pain can radiate to the perineum.

If the pain covers the leg, genitals, perineum, and at the same time there is an urge to urinate and vomit, then this is a likely sign that the patient needs to be urgently hospitalized in the urological or surgical department (if it is impossible to eliminate the problem at home) as this is symptoms of an attack of renal colic. The signs of this attack include unbearable pain that completely covers the person. A patient in this condition may fidget on the bed, crawl on the floor, or “climb the walls” in pain. How to relieve pain in this position?

• narcotic analgesics: “Bupremen”, “Piritramide”, “Butorphanol”, “Bupresik” and others;
• heating pads for the lumbar region;
• relieves spasm of the ureter by immersing the patient in a warm bath. This procedure provokes the passage of the stone.

In the absence of an attack, therapy is based on normalizing metabolism in order to avoid stone formation.

With diabetes, pain can also radiate to the perineum. During this period, the patient experiences diabetes, which causes pain in the perineum. In this case, the disease can last for decades, and sometimes a lifelong diagnosis.

Drawing pain in the perineum

Nagging pain in the perineum is typical for men with chronic inflammation of the prostate (chronic prostatitis), colliculitis, and urethritis. Sometimes the pain in the perineum is accompanied by a burning sensation. These painful sensations cannot be called unbearable, but debilitating and tiring is an appropriate interpretation, especially if they are constant.

If such pain in the perineum intensifies while sitting, then it is likely that the diagnosis is cooperitis. In this case, the pain may become more intense if purulent development occurs in the glands?

Pain with nagging and aching symptoms is typical for pregnant women and women who have just given birth.

Pain in the perineum

Pain in the perineum and its area can indicate many problems, but this does not mean that all of them are inherent in a person with pain symptoms. Each person’s body is individual, so each person experiences the disease in his own way. But under no circumstances should you turn a blind eye to the presence of pain, even minor ones.

Pain in the perineum can signal the presence of an infection (chlamydia), an abscess, injury, or skin inflammatory processes. Even jeans that are too tight and too tight can chafe with their seams and cause pain in the crotch area.

The most important thing is to establish an accurate diagnosis and undergo the correct course of treatment.

Sharp pain in the perineum

Acute or sharp pain in the perineum is no joke!

If a man feels sharp pain, then it may be acute prostatitis. But again, it’s impossible to say definitively. The same symptoms are possible with purulent formations in both men and women. Similar pain signs may be a sign of acute urethritis. In the latter case, the pain intensifies when urinating. It is also accompanied by stool retention. Body temperature can reach its maximum level.

Sharp and severe pain in the perineum can sometimes indicate cancer or a pinched pudendal nerve. The possibility of injury or the formation of a hematoma due to traumatic factors cannot be excluded. As a result of injuries, a person may lose consciousness from painful shock.

Stitching pain in the perineum

Women mostly experience stabbing pain in the perineum in the last weeks of pregnancy. If the pain is not accompanied by unusual discharge, then there is no reason for the pregnant woman to worry, as the development and growth of the fetus will naturally affect its mother. Regarding discharge, consultation with a gynecologist is extremely necessary.

Colpitis and vaginitis are indicated by symptoms: stabbing or shooting pain in the perineum, vaginal discharge. During pregnancy, these diseases are more dangerous than in normal conditions. So, in more detail:

• symptoms:
  • the vaginal mucosa becomes swollen and takes on a red tint;
  • the pregnant woman feels itching and burning in the genital area;
  • pressing and bursting pain in the pelvic area and lower abdomen;
  • purulent discharge.
• What is the danger of colpitis during pregnancy:

Colpitis itself is not particularly dangerous, but its consequences are scary because the infection can affect not only the general condition of the pregnant woman, but also her fetus. In addition, the inflammatory process in the vagina can cause miscarriage or premature birth.

• how to treat colpitis during pregnancy? Definitely, no initiative, only a gynecologist and his strict supervision can competently resolve the situation. Any self-medication can affect the condition of the child and the future ability to conceive a child.

Antibiotics and chemicals are chosen by the doctor because their improper use can cause unpleasant consequences for the child. In addition, treatment includes physiotherapy, herbal infusions, acidic baths, the use of ointments and a special diet.

If the pregnancy is up to 15 weeks, then you can use Betadine, Vagotil, Terzhinan (but, again, only on the recommendation of a doctor).

Aching pain in the perineum

The pain may be accompanied by other symptoms, or it may simply ache, causing discomfort. If a man has a dull aching pain in the perineum together with pain in the testicles or in one testicle, then it is possible that this is a sign of hypothermia (sitting in a cold place, for example) or prostatitis. In this case, tests and ultrasound are extremely necessary.

As for women, aching pain in the perineum most often refers to pregnant women. The causes and symptoms of this consequence were discussed above.

It is impossible to say for sure what exactly could have caused the aching pain in the perineum, since each person’s body reacts to a particular disease in its own way. For some, the inflammatory process occurs asymptomatically, while others writhe in pain. But, no matter what friends say, like “Yes, I had this happen. It’s okay” or online advisors, a visit to the doctor cannot be postponed.

Shooting pain in the perineum

Such symptoms are typical for pregnant women who are about to become mothers. But there are situations when the cause of such a consequence may be diseases:

• an abscess can cause sharp shooting pain in the perineum;
• hematoma – the result of injury;
• trauma;
• diseases associated with the rectum, such as hemorrhoids;
• consequences after childbirth;
• skin diseases, including an allergic reaction to underwear (here the pain in the perineum can be shooting if the irritation looks like wounds).

In addition to the reasons listed, this phenomenon is typical for athletes when they strain their muscles, for example, during training they sat on the splits incorrectly.

Pain in the perineum when walking

If pain in the perineum intensifies when walking, then its provocateurs may be the following health problems:

• coccyx injury;
• orchitis;
• dropsy of the testicles;
• epididymitis.

Let’s consider the diseases described above.

Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles or testicles. It can develop due to urethritis, prostatitis, vesiculitis, epididymitis, as well as due to trauma or FLU. It can have an acute and chronic form.

Its symptoms: pain immediately appears in the affected testicle. Further, when the disease gains momentum, the patient feels pain in the perineum and lower back. The scrotum on the side where the inflammation occurred (right or left) doubles in size. Her skin takes on a smooth, red surface and becomes hot. This disease is also characterized by general malaise: weakness, temperature up to 39 C°, chills, fever, headache, nausea.

The disease may resolve on its own within 2 to 4 weeks. But one should not particularly count on such an outcome, since the lack of timely treatment can cause suppuration in the affected area, which in medicine is called an abscess.

Regarding the treatment itself, its main rule is complete rest, bed rest. Compliance with the diet is mandatory: no spicy and fatty foods, no alcohol. Antibiotics are prescribed: “Aminoglycosides”, “Cephalosporins”, enzymes “Macrolides” – “Erythromycin”, “Sumamed”, “Tetracyclines” – “Doxycycline”, “Metacycline”, absorbable drugs, vitamins E, local application of a cold compress, antibacterial drugs “Vidoccin” “, “Microflox”, “Norilet”, “Noroxin”, “Ospamox”, “Ophlocid”, “Renor”, “Forcef”. At the end of treatment, thermal procedures and physiotherapy. But, initially, the factor that provoked the occurrence of orchitis is eliminated.

The following treatment methods are known in folk medicine:

Decoction 1:

• ingredients: St. John’s wort, chamomile and elderberry flowers, lingonberry leaves, black poplar buds;
• method of preparation: all components must be in equal proportions, that is, one to one. The plant mixture must be crushed. Now about the doses: 2 tablespoons of the resulting herbal collection are poured with half a liter of boiling water, leave for 8 hours;
• Directions for use: 2 tablespoons 5 times a day.

Decoction 2:

• ingredients: hop flowers 100 g;
• Preparation method: pour 0,5 liters of boiling water over the plant. The decoction is infused for half an hour;
• Directions for use: half a glass twice a day.

Lotions made from cabbage leaves soaked in vinegar or crushed flax seeds.

Hydrocele or hydrocele is a process where fluid accumulates in the sinuses of the testicle or testicles. The consistency of the liquid may consist of:

• blood;
• exudate – inflammatory pus;
• transudate – non-inflammatory fluid;
• liquid – after removal of a hernia;
• consequences of operations: varicocele, impaired outflow of venous blood from the testicle;

This disease may be:

• congenital and acquired;
• acute and chronic;
• one-sided and two-sided.

Hydrocele of the testicle (testicles) is typical for young people 20–30 years old and newborns.

Symptoms of hydrocele: the inflamed testicle increases in size. The testicle itself is usually not palpable through the skin. At the same time, the skin becomes elastic. Aching type of pain in the testicles. Sometimes the general body temperature rises. As a result of abundant fluid accumulation, discomfort appears while walking and wearing underwear. Also, if there is an excessive amount of fluid, the testicular wall can rupture. During this process, the scrotum enlarges and the pain becomes acute. The pain also radiates to the perineum, especially when walking.

And now about the treatment of hydrocele. Drug therapy and folk remedies are useless. Only an operational method, or rather, removing accumulated fluid from the testicle, will bring results.

Epididymitis is one of the types of inflammation of the epididymis, which is possible at any age, even in children. It has several forms: chronic and aggravated. The nature of the disease can be as follows: serous, purulent and infiltrative. It can manifest itself against the background of an infection from the bladder, intestines, or prostate, which enters the epididymis. Sometimes the causative agents of the disease are influenza, tuberculosis, tonsillitis, and so on. This complication can be caused by perineal trauma, including surgery. Infections related to STDs: chlamydia, gonococci, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, trichomonas are some of the causes of epididymitis. In addition, hypothermia can trigger the occurrence of such a disease.

Let’s move on to the symptoms. Epididymitis is characterized by sharp pain in the testicle and perineum, which intensifies when walking. The scrotum in the area of ​​inflammation is enlarged and swollen; turns red; the skin becomes smooth, even glossy