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A 21-year-old male asked:

I've had epididymitis for almost 4 months now. after finishing antibiotics it return. is this permanent or curable?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

Curable: this is an infection and if the appropriate antibiotic is used it should be cured.see a urologist

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Prescribed 500mg 2x daily ciprofloxacin for epididymitis for 1week. Currently on day 4 and pain hasnt receded one bit, when am I meant to start feeling better? Ive also read many cases where antibiotics fail treating epididymitis, how common this?

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