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What are your treatment options for epididymitis?
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See comment: Epididymitis,inflammation of the "coils" of small tubes transporting sperm when inflammed cause swelling and varying degree of pain. 1) Treatment with antibiotic 2) Elevate the scrotum 3)Use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen 3 x a day 4) When feasible stay off your feet for few days All these should be under direction of a urologist,or at least any doctor
Answered 1/5/2019
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