Untreated epididymitis may cause localized suppurative inflammation, induce other diseases, decrease or even complete loss of sexual function, infertility and other consequences.
1. Localized suppurative inflammation: untreated epididymitis may cause localized suppurative inflammation or abscess, which may cause uncomfortable symptoms such as scrotal swelling, lower abdominal or inguinal tenderness.
2. Induce other diseases: epididymitis can easily induce varicocele, prostatitis, urinary tract infection, etc., and ultimately can also cause life-threatening malignant tumors.
3. Sexual dysfunction: Inflammation can destroy the normal tissues of the surrounding group, leading to a decline in male function, or even a complete loss, affecting the relationship between husband and wife.
4. Infertility: because the epididymis is the place where sperms are stored and encouraged to develop, so epididymitis can lead to dead sperms, azoospermia, resulting in infertility.
So after getting epididymitis, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. To avoid affecting your health and work life.