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Does anyone know, after diagnosed with epididymitis, what do the doctors do?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Antibiotics: Doctors treat epididymitis with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, warm soaks, elevation and time.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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