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I have epidimitis orchitis problem since 4 months,.i have already took antibiotics course but problem remains same.. i felt discomfort on my testicle. sometime it hurts left side and sometime right side of testicle, with back pain .when it wil cure?

Q: i have epidimitis orchitis problem since 4 months,.i have already took antibiotics course but problem remains same.. i felt discomfort on my testicle. sometime it hurts left side and sometime right side of testicle, with back pain .when it wil cure?

: See your doctor as you may have to have a change of antibiotic. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

See your doctor as you may have to have a change of antibiotic. Good Luck

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/20/2021

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From your description the diagnosis seems in error. Epididymitis does not linger that long and is mostly one sided. You need to see a good Urologist and have an Ultrasound of the area to find the cause of your symptoms. In the meantime wear a scrotal support.

Answered 6/29/2021

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A member asked:

I have epidimitis orchitis problem since 4 months,.i have already took antibiotics course but problem remains same.. i felt discomfort on my testicle. sometime it hurts left side and sometime right side of testicle, with back pain .when it wil cure?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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