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Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, the tubular structure that connects the testicle with the vas deferens.
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Symptoms
Painful scrotal swelling (testes enlarged; Testicular lump; Tender, swollen testicle on affected side; Tender, swollen ...
Causes
Acute epididymitis causes swelling of the scrotum, pain in the testicles, and sometimes a fever of up to 6 weeks durati...
Tests
Physical examination shows a red, tender, and sometimes swollen mass on the affected hemi-scrotum. Tenderness is usuall...
Treatments
Medications to treat infection are prescribed. Sexually-transmitted infections require special antibiotics, and the pat...
Complications
Complications include testicular infarction, scrotal abscess, cutaneous scrotal fistula, chronic epididymitis and infer...
Prevention
Complications from epididymitis may be prevented by early diagnosis and adequate treatment (plus reporting if applicabl...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of epididymitis develop. Go to the emergency room or call the local emergenc...
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