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Hello, a couple months ago I noticed a major pain in my testicular region. I went to the ER because of it and they diagnosed me with epididymitis. Right after the ER I was prescribed 100mg tablets of doxycycline which didn t help so I was then prescribed Levofloxacin (don t remember the dosage). The Levofloxacin helped and it went away for a little. Now at the same time I am a frequent user of marijuana and have been for the past 3 years. I noticed after the inflammation got better, that whenever I smoked my testicles swelled up with a sharp pain that follows. Currently I am taking a lot of anti-inflammatories (advil, aleve, tylenol) because I seem to have a constant pain (even when sober) in my testicles along with discoloration. How is marijuana brought this back and how should I address the issue?
Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. Persistent pain in testicles with Marijuana use implies two things. 1. Marijuana suppress immune system leading to decrease resistance to infections but mostly Respiratory involvement is there. 2. it's seem to be chronic process All that you have to do is to do Doppler ultrasound of testes. complete blood count and ESR, CRP to look for active inflammatory process. Do these investigations and consult your primary healthcare provider. I will be glad to have your follow-up. Hope it helps best. Don't forget to rate this answer and close the discussion at Healthcare Magic. Regards Dr Ejaz
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Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. Persistent pain in testicles with Marijuana use implies two things. 1. Marijuana suppress immune system leading to decrease resistance to infections but mostly Respiratory involvement is there. 2. it s seem to be chronic process All that you have to do is to do Doppler ultrasound of testes. complete blood count and ESR, CRP to look for active inflammatory process. Do these investigations and consult your primary healthcare provider. I will be glad to have your follow-up. Hope it helps best. Don t forget to rate this answer and close the discussion at Healthcare Magic. Regards Dr Ejaz