What is the TCM treatment for epididymitis?

Many male friends often have some inflammation, especially some male diseases. Orchitis and epididymitis are relatively common. There are many reasons that lead to this disease. It is very likely that it is a complication caused by some other diseases such as prostatitis? It may also be caused by not paying attention in daily life. What Chinese medicine treatments can treat epididymitis?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the main cause of acute epididymitis is damp heat, liver meridian obstruction, and blood stasis in the epididymis. Damp heat accumulates locally, causing blood stasis in the local area, and the heat causes the flesh to rot and form pus, forming ulcers. If the abscess penetrates the scrotum, the poison will be discharged with the pus; if the blood condenses and does not dissipate, it will become a chronic mass over time.

While using antibiotics correctly to treat acute epididymitis, Chinese medicine can be used according to syndrome differentiation. Combining oral and topical use can speed up the absorption of inflammation and is very beneficial to the recovery of the disease.

Before acute epididymitis subsides, the treatment should focus on clearing away heat and detoxifying, promoting qi and blood circulation, and promoting dampness and reducing swelling. Use anti-inflammatory and blood circulation soup with the following ingredients: Viola yedoensis, dandelion, gypsum, phellodendron, tangerine peel, bupleurum, Toosendan fruit, plantain, raw coix seed, salvia miltiorrhiza, angelica root, etc. If purulent, apply golden yellow paste or jade dew paste; for scrotal edema, apply wet compress with 50% saltpeter solution.

After acute epididymitis breaks out, the main treatment is to nourish yin and remove dampness, dissolve pus and promote tissue regeneration. Xianfang Huoming Drink, Ziyin Chushi Decoction or Liuwei Dihuang Decoction can be used with modifications. For patients with severe toxic heat, high fever throughout the body, and red and swollen scrotum, add Gentiana scabra, Rhizoma Cibotii, and Radix Scutellariae; for patients with severe damp heat, obvious scrotal edema, add Plantago asiatica and Talc; for patients with severe testicular pain, add Corydalis yanhusuo; during the period of dissolving pus, take Toupi Powder; for patients caused by trauma, add Peach Kernel, Safflower, and Sumu.

Male friends suffering from epididymitis must pay attention to moderate sexual life, it is best not to have promiscuous sex, pay attention to male health, pay attention to hygiene, and pay attention to diet in daily life. Many people like to eat spicy and stimulating food, and they also smoke and drink a lot. In fact, smoking and drinking are very harmful to the human body.