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I have epididymitis. pain gone away after 5 days of antibiotics but has now returned. could marijuana use have anything to do with this?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not likely: Not likely, unless while using it masturbation was more aggressive and trauma occurred.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

I have epididymitis. pain gone away after 5 days of antibiotics but has now returned. could marijuana use have anything to do with this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Dr Lin agreed

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