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Epididymitis
by didy1002, Feb 17, 2008 02:09PM
Hi,
One thing that bothers me is that "Epididymitis" is commonly attributed to STD's. Although I can't recall exact dates; I am fairly certain that I first experienced symptoms of what would later be diagnosed as "Epididymitis" some time before I became sexually active. I remember the first couple of times that I felt pain in my testicle I just figured that I pulled a leg muscle or my groin at worst. The pain didn't go away and I sought out a physician's advice, but I didn't get any concise answers. Anyone know of other causes for this phantom "Epididymitis"?
One thing that bothers me is that "Epididymitis" is commonly attributed to STD's. Although I can't recall exact dates; I am fairly certain that I first experienced symptoms of what would later be diagnosed as "Epididymitis" some time before I became sexually active. I remember the first couple of times that I felt pain in my testicle I just figured that I pulled a leg muscle or my groin at worst. The pain didn't go away and I sought out a physician's advice, but I didn't get any concise answers. Anyone know of other causes for this phantom "Epididymitis"?
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Other infections from nearby structures like the prostate may lead to epididymitis. STD's are not the only cause of epididymitis. Bacterial infections from chronic or acute prostatitis , certain medications and vigorous exercises that may require straining may lead to epididymitis( due to backflow of urine).
Have you been diagnosed by a physician with epididymitis?Was a testicular ultrasound done?