Question 1

i got diagnosed with epididymitis and my doctor only told me to take anti inflammatory drugs 3 times a day for 3 days. why did i not receive antibioti?

Accepted Answer

Viral/noninfectious: Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. If your doc suspects that the trouble you have is either viral or trauma-related epididymitis, then no antibiotic is needed and anti-inflammatory medication  is all that is needed. If symptoms not better or worsens with treatment, i would suggest contacting doc again for re-evaluation/treatment. Good luck.

Question 2

ive had epididymitis for a long time, and have been treated for it in the past. its in the left testicular. could it also affect the right one?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Acute epididymitis is most commonly infectious in etiology but can also be from noninfectious causes such as trauma and autoimmune diseases. Based on this, it may affect other testes. A urologist should be seen to assess for repeat infections of epididymitis.

Question 3

what is epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: It is inflammation of the epididymis which is a curved convoluted tubular  structure  behind the testicle with a lumen in which sperms mature. The condition may be acute or chronic. If you were diagnosed with it,I am assuming you must be on an antibiotic. If you suspect you have it,see a doctor.

Question 4

what is epididymitis like?

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Mestrual cramp s: In the scrotum, but lasting until you take an appropriate antibiotic for the infection.

Question 5

epididymitis, how long to treat?

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Here are some ...: If epididymitis-causing bug is sensitive to the prescribed antibiotics, usually yes, a course of one-week use will usually suffice but not necessary to resolve epididymal swelling, which may take weeks, even months to soften and disappear; occasionally, post-epididymitis residual tissue induration may last forever. Detail? Ask Doc timely. Best wish ...

Question 6

do cefdot 200 work for epididymitis ?

Accepted Answer

Cefdot: Yes it is used for bacterial infections of the respiratory, urinary systems. It should work as a brad spectrum antibiotic.

Question 7

what to do if i have epididymitis: help?

Accepted Answer

Confirm Dx first...: A good history and physical exam with or without urinalysis can reach a reasonable accurate diagnosis of epididymitis. Then, antibiotics can be used hopefully to shorten the course of this illness. For the time being, collect and record the feature and degree of all symptoms with their detailed sequence of events, and then bring those to see, talk, and work with urologist.

Best wish ... Always.

Question 8

can strenuous exercise cause epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

: No.

Question 9

can epididymitis come from sitting to much?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely. Inflammation of the epididymis occurs due to infection, injury or an auto-immune process.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 10

how can i tell if i still have epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain and swelling: localized to the upper pole of the affected testicle.

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I got diagnosed with epididymitis and my doctor only told me to take anti inflammatory drugs 3 times a day for 3 days. why did i not receive antibioti?

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