Epididymal hardness may be caused by epididymitis, epididymal cyst, epididymal tumor, etc. General measures, medication and surgery should be taken according to the cause.
1. Epididymitis: hard nodule of epididymis is firstly considered to be caused by epididymitis, and the scrotum can be elevated to promote lymphatic reflux. Ice can be applied in the early stage, and heat can be applied in the later stage. Magnesium sulfate solution can also be used as a wet compress. For serious infections, antibiotic drugs can be used for treatment, such as the use of cefaclor and other cephalosporin drugs, levofloxacin and other quinolones.
2. Epididymal cyst: If the epididymal nodule is caused by epididymal cyst, it is mainly removed by surgery. If accompanied by severe pain, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other drugs can be taken to ease the discomfort, but should not be used in large quantities for a long time.
3. Epididymal tumor: Epididymal nodules may also be caused by epididymal tumor, which should be removed surgically. If the pathological test is malignant after surgery, it is recommended to combine with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other measures for further treatment.
There are more reasons leading to epididymal hardness, and it is recommended that patients actively cooperate with doctors for treatment. The above drugs should be applied under the guidance of doctors.