Question 1

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 2

what can be the cause of epididymitis when my test results for any stis came back negative?

Accepted Answer

Epididymitis: First confirm epididymitis, which usually doesn&#x27;t cause testicular aching or pain without enlargement and tenderness to touch. When caused by infection, it almost always involves only one testicle. In addition to gonorrhea and chlamydia, urinary tract infection can cause epididymitis. Certain autoimmune diseases and drug reactions also can do it. If uncertain, see a urologist or infec disease doc.

Question 3

is the epididymitis curable ?

Accepted Answer

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 4

could flagyl treat epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Not usually used: Flagyl is not typically used to treat epididymitis because the organisms which cause it are not usually sensitive to Flagyl. The best antibiotics for epididymitis are Levaquin (levofloxacin) or Doxycycline.

Question 5

is a epididymitis cyst cancerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Simple retention cyst of epididymis is benign and of no significance if it is asymptomatic. Of course it needs to be established that it is a simple cyst and not sold mass or complex cyst.

Question 6

can cefuroxime treat epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

: It may. But usually not the first choice

Question 7

can you masterbate with epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the cause and severity of the epididymitis, ejaculation either via masturbation or sexual intercourse may be associated with some increased discomfort.

Question 8

does acute epididymitis make you sterile?

Accepted Answer

It can : In general repeated episodes of epididymitis can lead to fertility problems.  Please see your doctor to be tested for gc and chlamydia.

Question 9

please tell me can flagyl treat epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

If due to chlamydia: Otherwise Flagyl will not work.

Question 10

what type of viruses cause viral epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

: Viral epididymitis is uncommon. Mumps can causes it, perhaps others -- and there have been a few case reports of epididymitis complicating COVID-19. Sometimes doctors diagnose viral epididymitis when no bacterial cause can be found (like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or urinary tract infection bacteria) -- but some cases are due to non-infectious inflammation. Drug reactions sometimes do it.

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