Acute epididymitis
causative bacteria: gonorrhea and chlamydia if the age is less than 35 while coliform bacteria in a person aged more than 35.
clinical features
epididymitis may be associated with urethritis causing urethral discharge and pain at the tip of the penis
relief of pain with scrotal elevation
investigation: urine R/E M/E, urine c/s; NAAT for gonorrhea/ chlamydia if age is less than 35.
Treatment:
if gonorrhea is suspected: ceftriaxone+ doxycycline
if gonorrhea is less likely, then fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin)
supportive measures: scrotal elevation, NSAIDs
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