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Epididymitis (ep-ih-did-uh-MY-tis) is an inflammation of the coiled tube, called the epididymis, at the back of the testicle. The epididymis stores and carries sperm. Males of any age can get epididymitis.
Epididymitis is most often caused by a bacterial infection, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Sometimes, a testicle also becomes inflamed — a condition called epididymo-orchitis.
Epididymitis is usually treated with antibiotics and measur...
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Symptoms of epididymitis might include:
Causes of epididymitis include:
Treatment for epididymitis often includes antibiotics and comfort measures. Sometimes, surgery may be needed.
Antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis — epididymitis infection that has spread to a testicle. If the cause of the bacterial infection is an STI, any sex partners also need treatment. Take all of the antibiotic medicine prescribed by your health care provider, even if your symptoms clear up sooner. This helps mak...
To help protect against STIs that can cause epididymitis, practice safer sex.
If you have recurrent urinary tract infections or other risk factors for epididymitis, your health care provider might talk with you about other ways you can help prevent the condition.
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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