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When i sit down, my spermatic cord turns really dark and painful. i suffer from chronic epididymitis. what is going on?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See a urologist: I don't understand how you could see your spermatic cord or localize the pain to that structure. I'm also not sure what you mean by chronic epididymitis. Maybe you should see a urologist.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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What are your symptoms when you have chronic epididymitis? testicular pain and there is nothing you can do because of the pain ? how is the level of pain?

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How will know that have chronic epididymitis if at this time he was diagnosed with epididymitis when will it be over I have a pain for about two months if I have epididymitis because I did not go to the doctor can it now become chronic epididymitis?

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Am a chronic epididymitis victim. When i touch or pinch my scrotum, i don't feel anything. Scrotum doesn't have touch sensation. Is this serious?

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Can masturbation cause epididymitis? If not, then how can masturbation cause testicular pain? I have chronic pain from time to time. only right side.

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Im dealing with chronic epididymitis. Do you think avoiding masturbation might help the pain and swelling go away? Currently not on any antibiotics since last one didnt help

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