What medication should be taken for epididymal cyst?
I recently went to the hospital for a checkup and was diagnosed with an epididymal cyst. What medications are needed for this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
The medications for epididymal cysts include the following:
1. Anti-inflammatory drugs: Such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, which can alleviate inflammatory symptoms such as pain, swelling, and fever.
2. Antibiotics: Appropriate antibiotics are selected based on the nature of the infection and antibiotic sensitivity, such as levofloxacin and cefazolin sodium, to control infection and relieve inflammation.
3. Antispasmodic drugs: Such as atropine and nifedipine, which can help relieve pain and discomfort caused by the cyst.
4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): If the cyst causes pain or discomfort, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen tablets may be considered to relieve symptoms, although these medications do not reduce the size of the cyst itself.
5. Surgical treatment: Surgery, especially cyst aspiration or excision, is a more direct and effective treatment option. Before or after surgery, doctors may prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection based on the individual patient's condition, although this is not a treatment specifically targeting the cyst itself.
6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Herbs such as angelica, rehmannia, and papaya, which have effects of reducing swelling and pain, promoting blood circulation, and alleviating inflammatory responses in affected tissues, can be used as adjunctive therapy.
