Epididymitis is very common among young and middle-aged men. When the immunity and resistance of a man is weakened, the pathogenic bacteria will be easy to invade the seminiferous duct. If these pathogenic bacteria move backward into epididymis, they will cause epididymitis. Epididymitis can be further divided into acute epididymitis and chronic epididymitis. These years, the morbidity of epididymitis has a trend of increasing, especially the morbidity of acute epididymitis. Many patients with epididymitis want to know the major causes of this disease so that they can be more careful with these factors to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of epididymitis. So in this essay we will introduce the major causes and treatment of epididymitis for those who want to learn about it. 

Overwork and irregular life will lower the immunity and resistance of males. When the immunity and resistance of a man is decreased, pathogens can invade into the body more easily. This is one cause of epididymitis.

Another major cause of epididymitis is the infection of staphylococcus and Escherichia coli. These bacteria usually caused the inflammation of other organs in the reproductive system and urinary system. And then the inflammation spreads into epididymis and causes epididymitis. Frequent equipment operation in urethra such as catheterization can cause the infection of epididymis as well.

Inappropriate underwear can also lead to epididymitis. The penis and scrotum of a man are packed in a small space when wearing an inpropriate underwear. In a long time the high temperature and dampness will promote the growth of various kinds of bacteria. This will lead to male urinary system diseases including epididymitis.

Lastly, long-time sitting and long-distance cycling will oppress the scrotum and affect the blood circulation in scrotum. This will add up to the chance of epididymitis and other urinary system diseases.

Those above are the main causes of epididymitis. Men must take care of the health of the body. A healthy diet and appropriate exercise can improve the immunity and be beneficial to prevent the disease. For patients with epididymitis, Chinese herbal medicine Diuretic and Anti-inflammation Pill can help you get rid of epididymitis and go back to normal. It’s a new treatment option for epididymitis. The herbs in the pill can work effectively in treating the inflammation. It can provide a full recovery to male patients.