Chronic Epididymitis
What are the treatments for the condition?
Chronic epididymitis can be treated in these ways:
injections of steroids or local anesthetics along a nerve
muscle relaxing agents, to reduce muscle tension in the area between the scrotum and anus
neuromodulating agents, which are medicines used to fix faulty nerve function in the groin area
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen
removal of the epididymis
warm baths once or twice a day
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Medicines used to treat chronic epididymitis can cause stomach upset or allergic reactions. Surgery can cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Often, symptoms return a few months after treatment. Sometimes, the pain cannot be well controlled. Tests and exams can reassure the man that no serious disease is causing the problem.
How is the condition monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.
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