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Epididymitis: tail inflamed, 3 year history, reoccurs on mild arousal or masturbation more than 2/week. us clear of anything else. why/next steps?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Treated?????: you need to be treated for chronic epididymitis, or find out why you are keep getting the problem. there is many reason for that including suspicious sexual practices. you need to discuss that with a urologist.

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Answered 12/28/2022

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A member asked:

Epididymitis: tail inflamed, 3 year history, reoccurs on mild arousal or masturbation more than 2/week. us clear of anything else. why/next steps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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