eppydimis or something like that!!
he is in so much pain even though hes on strong pain relief and antibiotics, he has been seen by an emergency doctor at the hospital who says this may take 3/5 days to ease off
does anyone have anyone have any idea how he may ease the pain?
hes tried baths and back massage but nothings working
2006-10-20 04:26:40 · 7 answers · asked by mum_2_many 6 in Health ➔ Men's Health
ok its called
epididymitis
im a woman what do i know!!!!!!
2006-10-20 04:32:52 · update #1
Since the usual cause is bacterial, treatment almost always includes antibiotics. Men may also be asked to use cold compresses on the scrotum, and elevate the pelvis to reduce swelling. Patients are usually seen again by a doctor after antibiotic treatment to be certain epididymitis is no longer present.
In some cases, pain becomes very severe and may extend to pain in the lower abdomen. When epididymitis is not caused by infection, but is caused by conditions that cause nerves to swell, treatment may be more complex and difficult. Some cases may require the use of injected steroids to quickly bring down significant swelling.
On some occasions, patients might require hospitalization to administer a pain-blocking agent, which can offer long-term pain relief. This medication is called a cord block and can often prevent one from feeling pain for a couple of months, usually long enough for the condition to clear. Sometimes oral pain medications like codeine or hydrocodone are effective in pain relief as well. Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen may often be helpful in the temporary relief of symptoms.
Those affected with bacterial epididymitis usually do not have recurrence of symptoms, unless they have another causal bacterial infection. Those with non-infectious epididymitis may find that the condition can recur. Though often epididymitis can be cured completely, some find that the condition remains acute and opt to have the epididymus removed. This is usually a method of last resort, since it results in infertility. However, for some men, the sacrifice of fertility is well worth the resultant relief from pain.
2006-10-20 04:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by big_shot_nurse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics are used to treat epididymitis. Supportive measures, such as bed rest with elevation of the hips and anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen or ketoprofen), may help relieve discomfort caused by epididymitis.
If you have symptoms of epididymitis, avoid sexual intercourse until you see your health professional to reduce the risk of spreading a possible infection to your partner. It is important for sex partners to be evaluated and treated for a possible infection
2006-10-20 04:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by kendo2_2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
epididymitis, bacterial inflammation of the sperm transport tubes. Try ice, a cold pack rolled up under the scrotum on a towel.
2006-10-20 04:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to the ER one time and they diagnosed me with that. I thought it was BS but what do I know. Turned out I was right. I was having a fricken kidney stone. Damn PAs.
I even questioned their diagnosis at the time and mentioned traveling pain in my abdomen, that wasn't enough to clue them in though. Get a second opinion.
2006-10-20 06:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by amish-robot 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
good luck to both of you, sounds like an infection. just take your antibiotics and relax, time heals all, he'll be fine latter
2006-10-20 04:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by a.j. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Been there .... Had that .... feels like somebody kicked you ..... tell him to saty off his feet and no lifting
2006-10-20 05:45:13 · answer #6 · answered by Fanuc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try ice packs to his scrotom, they use them with visectomies.
2006-10-20 04:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋