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Does epididymitis come from sitting to much at a desk job or work from home job?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Sedentary is not a known risk factor for epididymitis.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 3/30/2022

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. But make sure you really have epididymitis, which almost always causes only one testicle to be enlarged and tender. Epididymitis its rarely the cause of milder aching of the testicles. See a urologist if there is any doubt about the diagnosis.

Answered 3/30/2022

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