epididymitis

Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle. Onset of pain is typically over a day or two. The pain may improve with raising the testicle. Other symptoms may include swelling of the testicle, burning with urination, or frequent urination. Inflammation of the testicle is commonly also present.

Key facts

Medical condition (new).name: Epididymitis
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Inflammation of the epididymis
Medical condition (new).image: Acute epididymitis, low mag.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: Acute epididymitis with abundant fibrinopurulent exudate in the tubules.
Medical condition (new).field: Urology, infectious disease
Medical condition (new).symptoms: Pain in the back of the testicle, swelling of the testicle, burning with urination, frequent urination
Medical condition (new).complications: Infertility, chronic pain
Medical condition (new).onset: Over a day or two
Medical condition (new).types: Acute (12 weeks)
Medical condition (new).causes: Gonorrhea, chlamydia, enteric bacteria, reflux of urine
Medical condition (new).diagnosis: Based on symptoms, ultrasound
Medical condition (new).differential: Testicular torsion, inguinal hernia, testicular cancer, orchitis
Medical condition (new).treatment: Pain medications, antibiotics, elevation
Medical condition (new).medication: NSAIDs, ceftriaxone and doxycycline, ofloxacin
Medical condition (new).frequency: 600,000 per year (age 15-35, US)

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Research

33,448 papers

Epididymitis: An Overview.American family physician · 2016
[Acute epididymitis].Harefuah · 2003
Epididymitis, orchitis, and related conditions.Sexually transmitted diseases · 1984
Prostatitis and epididymitis.The Urologic clinics of North America · 1984
[Orchi-epididymitis].Annales d'urologie · 2003

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Wikidata facts

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ICPC 2 ID: Y74
Commons category: Epididymitis
exact match: purl.obolibrary.org/obo/SYMP_0000263
NCI Thesaurus ID: C12328

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Contents

Signs and symptoms
Complications
Causes
Diagnosis
Classification
Chronic epididymitis
Treatment
Epidemiology
References
Further reading
External links

In those who are young and sexually active, gonorrhea and chlamydia are frequently the underlying cause. In older males and men who practice insertive anal sex, enteric bacteria are a common cause. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms. Conditions that may result in similar symptoms include testicular torsion, inguinal hernia, and testicular cancer. Ultrasound can be useful if the diagnosis is unclear.