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 Welcome to a website dedicated to Epididymitis. Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, the tubular structure that connects the testicle with the vas deferens. Epididymitis is an ailment that affects many man but is so often missdiagnosed by family doctors as well as uroligists.
Epididymitis at times is as well not easy to treat. Repeated infections often turn into Chronic Epididymits and other problems likeTesticle Infection or Orchitis, inflammation of the testicles.
Epddidymitis.us attempts to be a central point for information as well as a place were you can post your questions and thoughs.
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Keep in mind that that the symptoms for Epididymitis are very similar to Prostatitis or IC/PBS or Interstitial cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome so we advice you to arm yourself with as much information as you can before you see your doctor. To learn more about IC see the main IC support site at IC-Network.com |
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Complications
Epididymitis may eventually cause:
- Scrotal abscess, when infected tissue fills with pus
- Chronic epididymitis, which can occur when untreated acute epididymitis leads to recurrent episodes
- Shrinkage of the affected testicle (atrophy)
- Impaired fertility, but this is rare
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The causes of epididymitis
tend to vary with age. In men over 35, epididymitis is usually caused
by the same bacteria responsible for urinary
tract infections. In many instances, the condition develops shortly
after the man has a medical procedure involving the urinary tract, such
as the insertion of a catheter (a flexible tube used to drain urine
from the bladder) or a prostate biopsy (removal of a small tissue
sample).
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