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Hello my son is 15 years he have epididimytis since 12 days should he get antibiotics or not he's not sexually active. and how we know if the inflammation is pass? he dosent have pain for 4 days?
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The swelling will go down slowly over about a 4-5 week period. A good support under wear and a heating pad over the area( not directly on skin) will help.
Answered 5/5/2022
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