Epididymitis
Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis. It can cause pain, swelling, and tenderness in the scrotum.
When to Book
Book a visit if symptoms are new, persistent, getting worse, or affecting daily life. Early evaluation often prevents complications.
Symptoms
Scrotal pain and tenderness, swelling, warmth, and sometimes urinary symptoms.
Causes & Risk Factors
STIs (particularly chlamydia and gonorrhea) in younger men; urinary bacteria in older men. Rarely non-infectious causes.
How We Evaluate
Exam, urine testing, STI testing, and scrotal ultrasound to rule out torsion when needed.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the cause and typically includes antibiotics, scrotal support, and pain relief.
When It Is Urgent
Sudden severe testicular pain needs urgent evaluation to rule out testicular torsion, which is a surgical emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a men's health visit?
Book a visit when you have a new or worsening symptom, a chronic issue affecting daily life, medication questions, or when you are due for preventive screening.
Can this be evaluated by telehealth?
Some concerns can be reviewed by telehealth. Others need an in-person exam or testing. The right approach depends on the symptoms.
Do I need labs or imaging?
Testing depends on the history, exam findings, and likely diagnosis. Not every concern requires extensive testing.
When should I go to urgent care?
Go urgently for chest pain, sudden severe testicular pain, fever with urinary retention, blood in urine, confusion, or a painful erection that will not go away.
How often should I follow up?
Follow-up frequency depends on the condition, whether treatment is started, and how symptoms change over time.
Get a Clear Plan for Epididymitis
Our team evaluates you as an individual and builds a treatment plan that fits your life — not a template.