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A little over a year ago i got epididymitis. i was antibiotics for 3 weeks. i was in pain testicle swelling and it was red. after the three weeks no swelling no pain. a year later it's still red. doctors said it's fine but im still worried its wrong
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Sounds OK: Your doctors are right. A little redness of the skin doesn't suggest any ongoing infection or other problem, especially if no continued pain or swelling. You may just be more aware than before. Try not to worry about it.
Answered 6/23/2019
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