men s health issues
Epididymitis and Epididymo orchitis
Introduction
Epididymitisis inflammation of the epididymis (the coiled tube on top of the testis that provides the space and environment for sperm to mature), andepididymo-orchitisis inflammation of the epididymis and testes. Men may have swelling and tenderness or pain. Epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis are diagnosed by physical examination, urinalysis, and sometimes Doppler ultrasonography. Treatment includes antibiotics taken by mouth, bed rest, pain relievers, and ice packs applied to the scrotum. Epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis are usually caused by a bacterial infection. Infection can result from surgery, the insertion of a catheter into the bladder, or the spread of infections from elsewhere in the Overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) . Sometimes, the cause is a Sometimes there is no infection of any kind. In such cases, doctors believe the epididymis becomes inflamed by reverse flow of urine into the epididymis, perhaps because of straining (as when men lift something very heavy). 