&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FAQs on Epididymitis (Inflammation of the Epididymis)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;172&quot; data-end=&quot;248&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;1. What is epididymitis, and how is it different from testicular torsion?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;249&quot; data-end=&quot;590&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;249&quot; data-end=&quot;265&quot;&gt;Epididymitis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is the inflammation of the epididymis, usually caused by an infection. It develops gradually and is often painful but not a surgical emergency. &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;410&quot; data-end=&quot;432&quot;&gt;Testicular torsion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, by contrast, is a sudden twisting of the spermatic cord that cuts off blood flow to the testicle and requires immediate surgery to prevent permanent damage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;597&quot; data-end=&quot;651&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;597&quot; data-end=&quot;651&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;2. Is epididymitis a sexually transmitted disease?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;652&quot; data-end=&quot;935&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Epididymitis itself is &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;675&quot; data-end=&quot;692&quot;&gt;not a disease but&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;a condition. However, it is often caused by &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;742&quot; data-end=&quot;784&quot;&gt;sexually transmitted infections (STIs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://pulse-clinic.com.ph/chlamydia-in-the-philippines-symptoms-testing-and-treatment&quot;&gt;chlamydia&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/gonorrhoea&quot;&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially in men under 35 who are sexually active. In older men, it&amp;rsquo;s more often linked to &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/men-uti-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;urinary tract infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;942&quot; data-end=&quot;985&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;942&quot; data-end=&quot;985&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;3. Can epididymitis go away on its own?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;986&quot; data-end=&quot;1277&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Infectious epididymitis &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1010&quot; data-end=&quot;1051&quot;&gt;does not typically resolve on its own&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and requires antibiotics. Delaying treatment can lead to complications such as abscesses or infertility. Non-infectious cases may improve with rest and anti-inflammatory medications, but medical evaluation is still essential.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1284&quot; data-end=&quot;1342&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. How long does it take to recover from epididymitis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1343&quot; data-end=&quot;1571&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;With appropriate antibiotic and pain management, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1392&quot; data-end=&quot;1449&quot;&gt;acute epididymitis often improves within 1 to 2 weeks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Chronic cases may take longer&amp;mdash;several weeks to months&amp;mdash;and require ongoing care to manage symptoms and underlying causes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1949&quot; data-end=&quot;1990&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. Can epididymitis affect fertility?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1991&quot; data-end=&quot;2220&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1996&quot; data-end=&quot;2035&quot;&gt;Untreated or recurrent epididymitis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; may cause scarring or blockage of the epididymis, which can impact sperm transport and reduce fertility. Prompt diagnosis and treatment lower the risk of long-term reproductive issues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2227&quot; data-end=&quot;2281&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. What happens if epididymitis is left untreated?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2282&quot; data-end=&quot;2326&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;If left untreated, epididymitis can lead to:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2329&quot; data-end=&quot;2345&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2329&quot; data-end=&quot;2345&quot;&gt;Chronic pain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2348&quot; data-end=&quot;2378&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2348&quot; data-end=&quot;2378&quot;&gt;Scarring of the epididymis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2381&quot; data-end=&quot;2408&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2381&quot; data-end=&quot;2408&quot;&gt;Formation of an abscess&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2411&quot; data-end=&quot;2426&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2411&quot; data-end=&quot;2426&quot;&gt;Infertility&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2429&quot; data-end=&quot;2485&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2429&quot; data-end=&quot;2485&quot;&gt;Spread of infection to other reproductive structures&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2492&quot; data-end=&quot;2559&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;7. Is it safe to have sex while being treated for epididymitis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2560&quot; data-end=&quot;2750&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s advised to &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2576&quot; data-end=&quot;2630&quot;&gt;avoid sexual activity until treatment is completed&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and symptoms fully resolve. If caused by an STI, both you and your partner(s) should be treated to prevent reinfection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2757&quot; data-end=&quot;2810&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8. How can I tell if I have chronic epididymitis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2811&quot; data-end=&quot;2910&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2811&quot; data-end=&quot;2835&quot;&gt;Chronic epididymitis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; lasts longer than 6 weeks and may not involve infection. Symptoms include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2913&quot; data-end=&quot;2956&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Persistent scrotal or testicular discomfort&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2959&quot; data-end=&quot;2985&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Mild swelling or heaviness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2988&quot; data-end=&quot;3120&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Pain during ejaculation or prolonged sitting&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3127&quot; data-end=&quot;3198&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;9. Are there lifestyle changes to prevent epididymitis recurrence?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3199&quot; data-end=&quot;3230&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes. To reduce recurrence risk:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3233&quot; data-end=&quot;3264&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3233&quot; data-end=&quot;3248&quot;&gt;Use condoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to prevent STIs&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3267&quot; data-end=&quot;3303&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3267&quot; data-end=&quot;3303&quot;&gt;Treat UTIs and &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/prostatitis&quot;&gt;prostatitis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; early&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3306&quot; data-end=&quot;3357&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Avoid &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3312&quot; data-end=&quot;3357&quot;&gt;heavy lifting that may cause urine reflux&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3360&quot; data-end=&quot;3424&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3360&quot; data-end=&quot;3390&quot;&gt;Follow up with your doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; after any episode of epididymitis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3427&quot; data-end=&quot;3502&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3427&quot; data-end=&quot;3450&quot;&gt;Discuss medications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; like amiodarone that may contribute to inflammation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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