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Epididymitis : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Chronic epididymitis
  • Scrotal fistula

Complications Overview Articles

Epididymitis
Complications include testicular infarction, scrotal abscess, cutaneous scrotal fistula, chronic epididymitis and infertility. Acute scrotal pain is a true medical emergency with serious consequences - immediate medical evaluation is critical.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 24, 2006
Epididymitis
Pain generally subsides 24–72 hours after treatment begins. Complete healing may take weeks or months.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion is the twisting of the spermatic cord, which cuts off the blood supply to the testicle and surrounding structures within the scrotum .
Source:ADAM
Date:July 23, 2007
Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion is the twisting of a testis (testicle) on its connection. The testes are suspended in the scrotum by a single bundle of tissues that also carries the blood supply to and from the testes.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Infertility
Infertility is the inability to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Infertility
Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Infertility
Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Infertility
Infertility is the failure to conceive a pregnancy after attempting for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Orchitis
Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both of the testicles , often caused by infection.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 15, 2006
Orchitis
Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both testis, accompanied by swelling, pain , fever , and a sensation of heaviness in the affected area. Viral mumps is the most common cause of orchitis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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