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Epididymitis is swelling (inflammation) of the epididymis, the tube that connects the testicle with the vas deferens. |
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Symptoms
Epididymitis may begin with a low-grade fever, chills, and a heavy sensation in the testicle. The testicle becomes mo...
Causes
Epididymitis is most common in young men ages 19 - 35. It is a major cause of hospital admissions in the military. Ep...
Tests
Physical examination shows a red, tender, and sometimes swollen lump (mass) on the affected side of the scrotum. Tend...
Treatments
Your health care provider will prescribe medications to treat the infection. Sexually-transmitted infections require ...
Complications
Complications include: Abscess in the scrotum; Chronic epididymitis; Fistula on the skin of the scrotum (cutaneous sc...
Prevention
You can prevent complications from epididymitis by getting diagnosed early, and by treating any infections. Your doct...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of epididymitis. Go to the emergency room or call the local em...
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