define epididymitis
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inflammation Noun. 1. epididymitis-painful inflammation of the epididymis. inflammation, redness, rubor-a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat.
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Epididymitis Epididymitis is inflammation of your epididymis. The epididymis is a coiled tube inside your scrotum. It stores and carries sperm from your testicles to your penis. Acute epididymitis lasts for 6 weeks or less. Chronic epididymitis lasts longer than 6 weeks. The cause of epididymitis may be unknown.
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- Benign cysts: An epididymal cyst is fluid-filled sac which grows at the top end of the testicle in the long, tightly coiled tube called epididymis. Cysts are benign (ie not caused by cancer). Usually in head of epididymis , may be one, bilateral, or multiple.
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Epididymitis - Topic Overview Pain, tenderness, and swelling in the scrotum (epididymides or testicles) that gradually get worse are the most common symptoms of epididymitis. Other symptoms may include fever and chills, frequent or painful urination, or a discharge from the penis.
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Epididymitis Epididymitis is inflammation of the long, narrow, tightly coiled tube (epididymis) found behind each testicle. The epididymis carries sperm from the testicle to the spermatic duct. Affected individuals usually have painful swelling of the one epididymis and the associated testicle.
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Epididymitis/Orchitis Overview Most cases of isolated orchitis (i.e., orchitis that develops without epididymitis) are a symptom of the mumps (a viral infection that usually begins in the salivary glands). When epididymitis and orchitis occur together, it is called epididymo-orchitis.
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- The causes of epididymitis vary depending on your age and behavior. In children it is most commonly associated with urinary tract infections. In young, sexually active men, it is often linked to sexually transmitted infection.
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Epididymis The epididymis (/ɛpɨˈdɪdɨmɪs/ ; plural: epididymides /ɛpɨdɨˈdɪmədiːz/ or /ɛpɨˈdɪdəmɪdiːz/) is a tube that connects a testicle to a vas deferens in the male reproductive system. It is present in all male reptiles, birds, and mammals.permatozoa formed in the testis enter the caput epididymis, progress to the corpus, and finally reach the cauda region, where they are stored. Sperm entering the caput epididymis are incomplete—they lack the ability to swim forward (motility) and to fertilize an egg.
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Definitions &Translations Epididymitis is usually characterized as either acute or chronic: if acute, the onset of testicular pain is often accompanied by inflammation, redness, and warmth in the scrotum; if chronic, pain may be the only symptom.
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- Epididymal Cyst. An epididymal cyst is a smooth, fluid-filled lump found on the testicles. Although some men may worry that they are a sign of cancer or another serious problem, epididymal cysts are in fact benign and thus not a health risk.pididymal cysts can be very small, but some can grow to the same size as a testicle or even as large as a grapefruit! There are normally no symptoms unless a cyst becomes infected, in which case it may drain fluid and become painful or swollen.
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Definitions &Translations Epididymitis. Inflammation of the EPIDIDYMIS. Its clinical features include enlarged epididymis, a swollen SCROTUM; PAIN; PYURIA; and FEVER. It is usually related to infections in the URINARY TRACT, which likely spread to the EPIDIDYMIS through either the VAS DEFERENS or the lymphatics of the SPERMATIC CORD.
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- Epididymitis and orchitis are inflammation of the epididymis and testes, respectively, with or without infection. These conditions can be subclassified as acute, subacute, or chronic based on symptom duration. In acute epididymitis, symptoms are present for less then six weeks and are characterized by pain and swelling.
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- 1 The epididymis is a coiled tube system, located on the testis, that is the site of sperm maturation. 2  The seminiferous tubules lead to the rete testis. 3  The rete testis opens into the efferent ductules that extend to the epididymis.  The ductus deferens passes from the epididymis into the abdominal cavity.
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Overview Causes of epididymitis include: 1  STIs. 2  Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes of epididymitis in young, sexually active men. 3  Other infections. 4  For boys and men who aren't sexually active, epididymitis can be caused by a nonsexually transmitted bacterial infection.
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Epididymitis And Orchitis Epididymitis And Orchitis. Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is the coiled tube at the back of the testicle. In most cases, an infection causes this inflammation. Orchitis is an infection of the testicle. It is much less common than epididymitis. Orchitis usually spreads to the testicle through the bloodstream. Viruses commonly cause the infection. Epididymo-orchitis is an inflammation of both the epididymis and the testicle. Infections that cause epididymitis usually are related to age, medical history and sexual activity. Before puberty. Intestinal bacteria, such as E. coli, most often cause epididymitis.
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- Epididymitis is important to diagnose for its own sake. However, even more important is distinguishing it from testicular torsion. This is where the testis twists on itself and cuts off its own blood supply. If this is not diagnosed and reversed within four hours the entire testis may be destroyed.
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- 1 STIs. 2  Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes of epididymitis in young, sexually active men. 3  Other infections. 4  For boys and men who aren't sexually active, epididymitis can be caused by a nonsexually transmitted bacterial infection.
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Testicular Pain (Discomfort, Swelling) 1 Early on, the pain due to epididymitis is frequently localized to the area of the epididymis itself. 2  With testicular pain from any source, the affected individual may experience any of the following symptoms: 3  swelling, tenderness, or redness of the testicles and scrotum; 4  nausea and vomiting;  fever;
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Orchitis What are Epididymitis and Orchitis? Pain in the scrotum or testicle (“teste”) might be from epididymitis, orchitis or both. Epididymitis is swelling or pain in the back of the testicle in the coiled tube (epididymis) that stores and carries sperm. Orchitis is swelling or pain in one or both testicles, usually from an infection or virus.
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Epididymitis - Topic Overview The causes of epididymitis vary depending on your age and behavior. In children it is most commonly associated with urinary tract infections. In young, sexually active men, it is often linked to sexually transmitted infection. And in older men it is often caused by enlargement of the prostate gland. Bacterial infections, possibly spread from the rectal area or following a urological procedure, also may cause epididymitis.
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Epididymitis Your treatment depends on the cause of your epididymitis and may include any of the following: 1  Antibiotics may be given if epididymitis is caused by a bacterial infection. 2  NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. 3  Acetaminophen decreases pain and fever.  Prescription pain medicine may be given.
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Epididymitis (Testicle Infection Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment) What Causes Epididymitis (Testicle Infection)? The cause of epididymitis is usually a bacterial infection. The bacteria usually get to the epididymis by moving back through (retrograde) the urethra, prostate, vas deferens into the epididymis. The responsible bacteria are usually identified in about 80% of cases.
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Epididymis When sperm first enters the epididymis from the testis, it is very immature and diluted by a relatively large volume of liquid. The smooth muscle of the epididymis pushes the sperm along tubule with slow waves of peristalsis, so that the sperm traverse its entire 20-foot length in about two weeks. During this time the sperm is supplied with nutrients secreted from the lining of the epididymis and incubated while it matures.