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I have chronic epididymitis. currently on no antibiotics. would avoiding masturbation help the pain go away? its affecting my left testicle

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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Epididymitis: i would avoid, yes as this stimulates the epididymis and possibly visit urologist for antibioitics and NSAIDS.

Answered 7/7/2020

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A member asked:

I have chronic epididymitis. currently on no antibiotics. would avoiding masturbation help the pain go away? its affecting my left testicle

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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