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Epididymitis

When a tube behind the testicle that stores and carries sperm, called the Epididymis, gets inflamed. more

How did people like you experience Epididymitis?

Below you can see what K knows about how 4985 real people experienced Epididymitis, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Epididymitis:

Watch for symptoms like Scrotal pain and Scrotal swelling.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • They have significant scrotal or testicular swelling
  • Symptoms do not improve despite antibiotics

Potential Symptoms

Scrotal pain
Scrotal swelling
Abdominal pain
Fever

Testing for Epididymitis

Get tested. Doctors often ordered Dipstick Urinalysis and Urine Culture.

Dipstick Urinalysis

In this test a strip with squares of different colors is dipped into a urine sample to detect abnormalities based on the color change of those squares.

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Urine Culture

A sample of your urine is followed over a few days to see if any bacteria grow.

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How to treat Epididymitis

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Epididymitis, and were in some cases referred to a Urologist.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like antibiotics, pain medication and scrotal elevation.

How long does it take to recover from Epididymitis?

Recovery time for most cases of Epididymitis is days to weeks.