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In brief...

In boys and men only, particularly in younger men. This is an infection of the sperm tube, epididymis, and can be caused by an infection that was caught during sex. Also, it can be caused by a bladder infection that has not been treated. We can treat the condition at SHAC or Clinic 1A, and give you advice on how to avoid it in the future.

 

 

 

What are the symptoms?

You will have pain in your scrotum which might be severe. Also, you might have a urine infection.

 

 

 

What tests can you offer me at SHAC?

We can easily check whether you have epididymitis by gently taking a swab from just inside the urethra or from taking a urine sample.

 

 

 

What treatment can you offer me at SHAC?

The treatment for epididymitis is simple. If the infection was caught sexually you will be given an antibiotic similar to the one used to treat chlamydia. If the infection was caused by an untreated bladder infection you will be given different antibiotics.

 

Also, you might find wearing a scrotal support helps to make the condition more comfortable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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