This may sound daft, but really need some expert advice here. I recently found a swelling on one of my downstairs equipment - well alright testicle, got terrified, got it checked out immediately, and was diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis a swelling of tubes and vessels around the testicle, and given was ciprofloxacin. Now... here's the silly part. I have heard that you can have this kind of swelling of the blood vessel in any part of the body as an allergic reaction to a WASP STING. Now. I have been very careful in my sex life, I'm very hygienic downstairs, but the epididymal reaction only occurred (well on the day I noticed it) on the day I was stung by a wasp, not I must stress on the bollocks (ouch!). Sounds, I know, stupid, but allergic reactions are random, they can engender in the bloodstream, and I'm turning into a hypochondriac. Can anyone enlighten me? AM I MAD? Medical experts only please.....
2006-08-24 07:29:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
No, you're not mad, and no, the sting did not cause your problem. I can relate, too - I've experienced several episodes of epidymitis. Hurts, does it not? Egad! I'm also a licensed medical expert...
An allergic reaction to a sting will affect your entire body. An irruption of hives all over your chest, back and abdomen would be a common occurance. Sometimes a person will have those hives on the face and extrmities as well - and be quite uncomfortable. Slightly less likely but far more serious would be a reaction in the upper respiratory passages that could result in suffocation. Those who are allergic to bee stings and related irritants often carry a medical kit with them at all times - a kit that carries a syringe pre-filled with an appropriate medication. They're taught to administer the injection to themselves upon exposure to the allergen. Its common name is an "Epi-pen" and the drug is Epinepherine. It has to be prescribed by a physician, at least here in the US as well as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
2006-08-24 08:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The guy has answered your question. Just to add that it will take quite a few days if not a week before the infection subside. Take regular ibuprofen +/- paracetamol for the pain!
Adrian (A&E Doctor)
2006-08-24 13:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Adrian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go with the 1st guy and ask your Dr too
2006-08-25 04:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry you wont die, you will be ok in few days time.
2006-08-26 03:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋