Epididymal tuberculosis usually has no sequelae if treated promptly. Epididymal tuberculosis may produce sequelae if not treated in time.
Epididymal tuberculosis is one of the common reproductive system tuberculosis in men, which is produced by the invasion of tubercle bacillus into the epididymis. Patients often have a sensation of scrotal swelling or pain, and enlargement of the epididymis and thickening of the vas deferens can be palpated.
If epididymal tuberculosis is detected in the early stage of the disease and treated with timely and regular anti-tuberculosis drugs, most patients can be cured. After cured, usually there will be no after-effects.
If epididymal tuberculosis is not treated in time, resulting in a more serious condition, or even cause epididymal abscess, scrotum broken pus, may need surgery. Some patients may have serious impact on the fertility function, leading to infertility and other sequelae.
Patients should take anti-tuberculosis drugs on time as prescribed by the doctor in their daily life, maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, and change their bad habits to promote the recovery of the disease.
Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and if they feel unwell, it is recommended that they go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying their condition or triggering adverse reactions.