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A member asked:
I was wondering if epididymitis is in the epididymis why would my fiances ball swell up to the size of a pear?
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Epididymitis: The epididymis connects the testicle to the vas defrens which essentially carries the sperm out. With the epididymis infected and inflammed, it backs up the system and can cause the testicle to enlarge. Should get treated and can use hot soaks and anti-inflammatories to help.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Epididymo-orchitis.: You are correct in understanding that the epididymis is an appendage of the testicle. However, they are connected, and infections of the epididymis (epididymitis) can lead to infection or at least inflammation of the testicle (orchitis). This inflammatory response causes pain, fullness, swelling, and warmth in the scrotum. He needs evaluation to make sure he is getting appropriately treated.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Does masturbation during epididymitis increase the more infection in epididymis ?
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Swelling in my left testicle and a soft mass behind it next to the epididymis. I can also feel tiny Bb knot almost in Epididymitis that comes And goes?
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I have pain in the bladder and the testicles do not hurt but when I hit them they hurt slightly and the epididymis is sometimes hard. while other times it is normal what can it be? chronic epididymitis?
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Hello I have a pain under the left abdomen mainly which I don't have it always. I have a pain in the testicles when I grab and press the epididymis.I have no other symptoms I think it may be epididymitis.I masturbate and have a pain what could it be?
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