Question 1

is the epididymitis curable ?

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Yes: Yes, epididymitis is curable with the correct antibiotic. Typically, this requires an antibiotic such as Ciprofloxacin to penetrate into the epididymis. You'll need to see a doctor for a urine culture as well as an exam to determine this.

Question 2

what is chronic epididymitis?

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Chronic inflammation: This is a chronic condition usually resulting from infection.  This is a structure around the testicle that becomes tender and is usually treated with anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen.  This is not life-threatening although it can impact a man's daily activities from discomfort and pressure.

Question 3

can epididymitis be contagious?

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Epididymitis: For the most part, no.  It is possible to have epididymitis from a sexually transmitted disease bacteria although this is usually not the case.

Question 4

can i masturbate with epididymitis ?

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Epididymitis: Not recommended. Best to have infection fully treated and recovery before sex or masturbation.

Question 5

how can i treat chronic epididymitis?

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Medications: This is generally initially treated with appropriate antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications such ibuprofen. Other treatment measures include a sitz bath and wearing a scrotal support.

Question 6

will flucloxacillin help epididymitis?

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: It is not a drug of choice for bacterial epididymitis. We usually use fluoroquinolones or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for better coverage and good concentration in genitourinary tract.

Question 7

can epididymitis come back every year?

Accepted Answer

: It can but the possibility is very remote

Question 8

can epididymitis cause prostatitis or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Various bacteria can cause either one, but neither condition causes the other one.

Question 9

do epididymitis and prostatitis often go together?

Accepted Answer

Not often: Both conditions can coexist, but rarely.

Question 10

is the epididymitis and prostatitis life long problem ?

Accepted Answer

Not lifelong: But the conditions you mention take some treatment to fix.  Your doc has probably given you antibiotics already.  You might consider natural antimicrobials such as olive leaf extract or colloidal silver.  Please don't do or get prostate massage w/out docs ok.  It may spread the infection.  If not infected it can be used.  Peace and good health.

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