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A member asked:

What should i do if i have suspicion of 5 month long epidydymitis?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

See doctor: Epididymitis is an infection. If you really have this, it needs to be diagnosed and treated asap. The infection could spread and occasionally threaten fertility.

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 10/1/2012

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