epididymitis is an inflammation of the coiled tube (epididymis) at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm. Pain and swelling are the most common signs and symptoms of epididymitis. Males of any age can get epididymitis, but it's most common in men between the ages of 14 and 35.
Epididymitis is most often caused by a bacterial infection or by a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as
gonorrhea or
chlamydia. In some cases, the testicle also may become inflamed — a condition called epididymo-
orchitis.
Many people want to know how to prevent epididymitis.Actually,this disease can be prevented if you keep a healthy life style.Let’s see how to prevent it.
For men younger than 39 years of age, the cause is usually a sexually related disease. If one partner is infected, the other partner should be evaluated and potentially treated as well. Otherwise, the patient may become reinfected. Other prevention methods are as follows:
•abstinence (no sexual relations);
•condom use (reduces chances for infection by about 90%);
•monogamy with only one uninfected sex partner;
•preventing child abuse in pediatric patients; and
•mumps vaccination.
Those individuals that develop epididymitis secondary to taking amiodarone medication will likely need a different medication if they must stop the drug. Consultation, usually with a cardiologist, is usually recommended to switch to another drug.
For men older than 39 years of age, good hygiene is suggested for those who are uncircumcised to help prevent urethral and bladder infections.
If you think your condition is serious,you have to go to see the doctor to have a careful test.The doctor can give you some suggestion depending on your condition.
