Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Epididymitis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

low-grade fever; chills; 
pain in the pelvic area; 
pressure in the testicles;
pain and tenderness in the testicles; 
redness and warmth in the scrotum;
enlarged lymph nodes in the groin; 
pain during sexual intercourse and ejaculation; 
pain during urination or bowel movements; 
urgent and frequent urination; abnormal penile discharge; 
blood in the semen

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Clinical evaluation;
Sometimes urethral swab and urine culture

RiskFactors

are uncircumcised;
have unprotected sex;
have structural problems within the urinary tract;
have tuberculosis (TB);
have an enlarged prostate causing blockage in the bladder;
recently had urinary tract surgery;
recently experienced a groin injury;
use a urinary catheter;
use a heart medication called amiodarone.

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Ceftriaxone+doxycycline;
Azithromycine

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/genitourinary-disorders/penile-and-scrotal-disorders/epididymitis