Epididymitis

Epididymitis is an inflammation of coiled tubes at the back of the testicles that stores and carries sperms research done at herbal health link Natural clinic by Dr Chris states that this inflammation is usual caused by bacterial infection and sexually transmitted infections(STIs)such gonorrhoea or chlamydia just to name a few and also the Dr stated that it can also be due to a condition known as epididymo-orchites Signs and symptoms Dr Chris Wambui the research practitioner at herbal health link Natural clinic stated the following in signs and symptoms of the epididymitis There is swollen, red and warm scrotum because of infection Pain on urination and urgency or frequent urination Discharge from the penis Painful intercourse or ejaculation A lamb on the testicles Enlarged limb nodes in the groin Discomfort in the lower abdomen or pelvic area Blood in the semen and less alternatively fevers which are not so common Causes of epididymitis As it has been highlighted earlier by Dr Chris, STIs are the major caused of of epididymitis disease the doctor also highlighted on the following as causes of epididymitis Urine in the epididymis this is because of backflow of urine to the testicles causes inflammation in the epididymis Strenuous activities and heavy lifting of loads causes epididymis in the scrotum Heart medications e.g. Amiodarone also causes inflammation in the epididymis as aside effect of the medication Trauma in the groin region may bring injuries to the scrotum which may also result to epididymitis Risk factors On risk factors Dr. Chris highlighted for persons who get inflammation in the epididymis this are the things that predispose them the most Having many sexual partners which results several STI infections as we have discussed before as the major factor that can cause epididymitis and on the same there is also sexual intercourse without protection and personal history of recurrent STIs infection History of medical on the urinary tract system also predisposes one to the condition Then prostate enlargement brings risks of increased bladder infection and epididymitis Diagnosis of epididymitis Dr Chris comes up with different ways in which epididymitis can be diagnosed and here he highlighted some of them STIs screening in which swab inserted at the end of the penis and taken to laboratory for examinations in cases of any infection after one presents with signs and symptoms of the disease There also urine and blood test for abnormal is Ultrasound done to indicate torsion or higher than normal which helps confirm the diagnosis of epididymitis Complications of epididymitis Dr Chris on research he came up with the following possible complication of a person happens to suffer the disease Abscess in the scrotum involving pus filled infection Epididymitis orchites if infection spreads to testicles Infection can also become septic in nature causing more harm Prevention and management Here Dr Chris highlighted on the way in which we can prevent and manage ourselves from the possible occurrence of the disease in our lives and states: To avoid engage in unprotected sex could help us not to contract STIs that predispose ourselves to the disease Avoid multiple sexual partners to prevent infecting each other which may cause the disease Early seeking of medical care in cases of recurrent urinary tract infections Drinking a lot of water will always clear the urinary tract system