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Can i be prescribed more intense antibiotics to try to cure chronic epididymitis? ive only been on a few with no results. last urologist said all he could offer was cortisone injection into epididymis. i want to avoid that because im scared of risk

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Dr. Zohayr Al shaial answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I do not agree: Antibiotics for bacterial epididymitis but not always needed , surgery may needed in chronic cases NSAIDs may help

Answered 6/26/2020

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A member asked:

Can i be prescribed more intense antibiotics to try to cure chronic epididymitis? ive only been on a few with no results. last urologist said all he could offer was cortisone injection into epididymis. i want to avoid that because im scared of risk

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zohayr Al shaial answered

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