A small bump grew on the epididymis

The epididymis is an important part of the male reproductive organ. Its health is related to the health of men. Once discomfort occurs, it will affect normal sexual life. Many men will have pimples on the epididymis. This is closely related to not paying attention to personal hygiene and eating habits, causing inflammation caused by bacterial infection. To keep the epididymis healthy, you should pay attention to hygiene, rinse it frequently with clean water, and avoid squeezing or bumping it.

What is the reason for the small bumps on the epididymis? Your description of the small bumps on the testicles is not specific! I can only tell you a few possibilities!

1. If the lump grows on the hair follicle and it hurts or itches, consider folliculitis.

2. There is a tumor in the testicles instead of the scrotum, which is more common in patients with a history of orchitis or epididymitis.

3. If there are granulation-like protrusions on the scrotum, consider condyloma acuminatum. It will itch when it is infected.

4. Then there are certain fungal infections, such as ringworm.

Causes of Epididymitis

①Secondary to prostatitis or urinary tract infection.

② Prostatectomy, especially transurethral surgery, can cause bacteria to remain in urine for 8 to 12 weeks after surgery. During urination, urine can flow back into the ejaculatory duct, causing retrograde infection and leading to epididymitis. The infection can also invade the epididymis through the surrounding lymphatic vessels.

③ Sterile urine refluxes into the ejaculatory duct, causing chemical epididymitis. Recent studies have found that urine can reflux into the seminal vesicles. [1]

The third cause is not specific. It should explain how sterile urine enters the epididymis and causes chemical epididymitis. Also, will the ejaculatory duct and vas deferens prevent sterile urine from flowing back into the epididymis? How do they prevent it?

Epididymitis hazards

Orchitis may cause the following hazards:

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

2. Even if sperm can be produced, orchitis will damage it, causing dead sperm and azoospermia, and eventually loss of fertility, which will bring a heavy blow to the family. At the same time, men with orchitis may transmit sexually transmitted diseases to their wives through sexual contact, causing great harm to both husband and wife.

3. It causes the male sexual ability to further decline, or even completely lose sexual ability, making it impossible to have sex, making it difficult for the couple to maintain their relationship.

4. Orchitis may also lead to other complications, such as prostatitis, epididymitis, etc., and in severe cases, even lesions may occur.

Impact

Among the three functional cells of the testis, spermatogenic cells are the most sensitive to changes in the internal and external environmental conditions of the body, and have a narrower flexibility in adapting to environmental factors. Physical and chemical biological factors such as temperature, ultrasound, microwaves, ionizing radiation, magnetic fields, drugs, systemic diseases, endocrine, vitamins, trace elements, smoke, alcohol, etc. will interfere with sperm production to varying degrees. Support cells and interstitial cells have a higher tolerance to these factors and are less affected.