{"product_id":"2940153800646","title":"Epididymitis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpididymitis and orchitis are common infections in young men especially after bacterial infection and injuries to the testicular region.\u003cbr\u003eThey also occur in adults after contacting sexually transmitted diseases.\u003cbr\u003eThere is pain and swelling in the testes.\u003cbr\u003eEpididymitis is a medical disorder that causes inflammation of the epididymis that joins the testis with the vas deferens due to bacterial or viral infections of the epididymis.\u003cbr\u003eThe epididymis is the small tube lying on top of the testis\u003cbr\u003eEpididymitis is most common in young men ages 19 to 35 and more common than Orchitis\u003cbr\u003eIt is most often produced by a bacterial infection.\u003cbr\u003eInfection often begins in the urethra, the prostate or the bladder.\u003cbr\u003eSexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are most frequently the cause the problem in young heterosexual men\u003cbr\u003eThe following increase the risk for epididymitis:\u003cbr\u003e1. Recent surgery\u003cbr\u003e2. Past structural problems in the urinary tract\u003cbr\u003e3. Regular use of a urethral catheter\u003cbr\u003e4. Sexual intercourse with more than one partner and not using condoms\u003cbr\u003eThe use of a medication called amiodarone which treats abnormal heart rhythms is another cause of epididymitis.\u003cbr\u003eEpididymitis may begin with a low fever, chills, and a feeling of heaviness in the testicle area.\u003cbr\u003eThe area will get more sensitive to pressure and become painful as the condition progresses.\u003cbr\u003eOther symptoms are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Ejaculation of blood in the semen\u003cbr\u003e2. Pain during ejaculation\u003cbr\u003ePhysical finding will indicate a red, tender swelling on the involved part of the scrotum.\u003cbr\u003eUltrasound of the epididymis shows inflammation and enlargement of the testis and epididymis\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection.\u003cbr\u003eSexually transmitted diseases need specific antibiotics.\u003cbr\u003eThe sexual partners should also be treated.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may require pain medicines and anti-inflammation medicines.\u003cbr\u003eIf the disease is due to taking of amiodarone, the patient will need to lower the dose or change the medicine.\u003cbr\u003eTo ease discomfort:\u003cbr\u003e1. Rest lying down with the scrotum elevated.\u003cbr\u003e2. Apply ice packs to the painful area.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient will need to follow up with the doctor to make sure the infection has cleared completely.\u003cbr\u003e1. Antibiotics may be started if there is high fever or the culture indicated evidence of bacterial infection.\u003cbr\u003e2. Fever and pain may be treated with paracetamol\u003cbr\u003e3. Scrotal support helps to relieve the painful swollen testis\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Epididymitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Orchitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Testis Torsion\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157983117552,"sku":"2940153800646","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153800646_p0.jpg?v=1764057186","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153800646","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}