Question 1

dear sirs i had epidymo orchitis with epididymitis and hydrocele in right testicle cause by bacterial infection escherihia colli. after full antibiotic treatment only hydrocele left. will hydrocelle disapear without surgery?

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:  Post inflammatory hydroceles can resolve with time. But cant be predicted which will Only time will tell. Wear a scrortal supprt underwear. Wish you luck

Question 2

what are epididymitis, orchitis and epididymo-orchitis?

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Infection: These are infections of the structures within the scrotum, the testis (orchitis), the tubular structure adjacent to the testis (epididymitis), or both (epididymo-orchitis).  In young men these infections are often sexually transmitted, like chlamydia.  Older men usually are infected with gram negative bacteria that may also cause urinary tract infections.

Question 3

epididymitis orchitis or testicular torsion, how to know?

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Here are some ...: In experienced professional mind, awareness, &amp; alert, a detailed history pertaining to the onset, degree, duration, interval, and progress of testicular pain in association with possible voiding Sx plus physicals &amp; timely tests such as urinalysis with/without scrotal US will be reasonably easy to pinpoint their diagnoses. In fact, most times, imaging studies are not practically needed despite its

Question 4

epididymitis orchitis or testicular torsion, what's the difference?

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Some are...: - age: torsion tends to be around puberty vs peididymits/orchitis, in young sexually active adults;std-related.
- hx: torsion - acute onset and fast progress vs epididymits - slower progressive course.
- voiding sx: none in torsion vs more in epididymits.
- ua: normal in torsion vs pyuria in eoididymitis.
- timely doppler us: torsion with poor a. Flow vs diffuse increase flow in epididymits.

Question 5

i have been diagnosed with orchitis/epididymitis and would like to know if it's harmful to masturbate. will it help get rid of the infection?

Accepted Answer

Orchitis infection: unless you have a viral infection as the cause the antibiotic will help get rid of infection.  Should not be harmful to masturbate.

Question 6

would masturbation be good or bad while recovering from orchitis and epididymitis? my brother in law keeps saying it might help with swelling or pain

Accepted Answer

Not known to: Orchids and epididymitis are infections and typically are cured with antibiotics. Trying masturbation will not hurt. All the best.

Question 7

after i have finished my doxycycline for epididymitis-orchitis why do i still hve swelling?

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Needs recheck: this is a serious infection, sometimes with resistant bacteria. I suggest a recheck and reevalaution with examination with perhaps a change in antibiotic therapy.
Remember- no sexual relations until cleared.

Question 8

what is the best antibiotic for a bacterial infection with epididymitis orchitis?

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See below: Before culture results:One injection in muscle of 250-500mg ceftrioxone+azithromyci 1gm by mouth(or doxycycline 100mg 2Xdaily for 1-2wks) In men older than 35 with recent instrumentation or UTI and no suspicion of STD:Ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

Question 9

why isn't my epididymitis orchitis getting better? i have taken doxycycline, ciprofloaxin, rocephin, flomax, (tamsulosin) ibuprofen, tynenol, oxycodone, hydrocodon

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: With all those antibiotics, you certainly do not have any bacterial infection causing this problem. Discuss witih the doctor treating you.

Question 10

i have epidimitis orchitis problem since 4 months,.i have already took antibiotics course but problem remains same.. i felt discomfort on my testicle. sometime it hurts left side and sometime right side of testicle, with  back pain .when it wil cure?

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: See your doctor as you may have to have a change of antibiotic. Good Luck

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Dear sirs i had epidymo orchitis with epididymitis and hydrocele in right testicle cause by bacterial infection escherihia colli. after full antibiotic treatment only hydrocele left. will hydrocelle disapear without surgery?

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What are epididymitis, orchitis and epididymo-orchitis?

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Epididymitis orchitis or testicular torsion, how to know?

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Epididymitis orchitis or testicular torsion, what's the difference?

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I have been diagnosed with orchitis/epididymitis and would like to know if it's harmful to masturbate. will it help get rid of the infection?

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Would masturbation be good or bad while recovering from orchitis and epididymitis? my brother in law keeps saying it might help with swelling or pain

A member asked:

After i have finished my doxycycline for epididymitis-orchitis why do i still hve swelling?

A member asked:

What is the best antibiotic for a bacterial infection with epididymitis orchitis?

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Why isn't my epididymitis orchitis getting better? i have taken doxycycline, ciprofloaxin, rocephin, flomax, (tamsulosin) ibuprofen, tynenol, oxycodone, hydrocodon

A member asked:

I have epidimitis orchitis problem since 4 months,.i have already took antibiotics course but problem remains same.. i felt discomfort on my testicle. sometime it hurts left side and sometime right side of testicle, with back pain .when it wil cure?

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