Chronic Epididymitis Can Infect Other Parts Of Body

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2020

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Question : Sir, chronic epididymitis can infect other parts of body

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually no.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In most cases epididymitis is confined to spermatic cord and will not affect other parts of the body.
In rare cases like in tuberculosis, epididymitis can affect adjacent organs like prostate.
In most cases it will respond well to antibiotics.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (14 hours later)

Sir..varicocele is dangerous or not..whats the treatment for varicocele..if varicocele cause any heart problems....

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Trauma does not cause testicular cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Trauma does not cause testicular cancer.
Varicocele can be corrected surgically. It may cause infertility. You have to confirm the diagnosis first by ultrasound.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj