ALLMedicine™ Acute Epididymitis Center

Jul 2nd, 2022 - During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, patients present to hospitals with a wide range of symptoms. Some of these symptoms include acute orchitis and epididymitis. The goal of this research is to see if COVID-19 infection and scr...

Jun 7th, 2022 - Practice Essentials Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis; see the image below) is a significant cause of morbidity and is the fifth most common urologic diagnosis in men aged 18-50 years. [1] Epididymitis must be differentiated from testic...

Jun 7th, 2022 - History The following history findings are associated with acute epididymitis and orchitis: Gradual onset of scrotal pain and swelling, often developing over several days (as opposed to hours, as in testicular torsion) Usually located on 1 side Dy...

Jun 7th, 2022 - Approach Considerations In chronic epididymitis, a 4- to 6-week trial of antibiotics for bacterial pathogens, especially against chlamydial infections, is appropriate. With epididymitis secondary to Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae, ...

Jun 7th, 2022 - Approach Considerations The following laboratory studies may be indicated for suspected epididymitis: Urinalysis - Pyuria or bacteriuria (50%); urine culture indicated for prepubertal [6] and elderly patients Complete blood count (CBC) - Leukocyto...

Sep 20th, 2019 - Answer: B. Escherichia coli Epididymitis is a common cause of testicular swelling in males. It can be characterized as acute or chronic. In acute epididymitis, the onset of testicular pain is often associated with redness, warmth, and inflammation...