After my father complained about symptoms of urinary tract infections, we told him to see a doctor. After exam, his doctor said it could be chronic epididymits, and told my father to see him again. Now I want you to answer me because I want my father to be ready for everything. Can you tell us what he should expect, how chronic epididymitis is diagnosed. Beside this, we would like to hear what you could tell us about possible treatment for epididymitis.
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It is not so rare that some men develop chronic epididymitis, which is inflammation even when there is no infection. I have to say the cause is unknown, although it is thought that hypersensitivity of certain structures may cause or contribute to the condition. Some of the known risk factors include genito-urinary surgery, exposure to sexually transmitted infections, and prior attacks of acute epididymitis. You should understand that man without these risk factors could still develop the condition. As your doctor told you, tests are needed to distinguish chronic epididymitis from a range of other disorders. This is necessary because there are other disorders that can cause constant scrotal pain such as testicular cancer, enlarged scrotal veins or a cyst within the epididymis. Tests may include a physical examination and ultrasound scan, and is nothing scary. Unfortunatelly, chronic epididymitisis is difficult to treat, because since there is no infection, antibiotics do not work. Some of the treatment options may include frequent warm baths, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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