
What Does My Ultrasound Scan Report Indicate?

My new antibiotic runs out tomorrow. I have been seeing a urologist. Up to this point, he seems confident it is epidymitis, but I have not improved in 4 weeks of atibiotics.
Provide further details for in depth evaluation please .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are many possibilities for your non improvement as
- drug resistant epididymitis ( medicines not working on pathogens )
- associated another pathology not detected
Kindly provide some more details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Pain - frequency , aggravates by activity , relieves by rest .
2. Name of antibiotics with dosage .
3. Any other tablets as pain killer , anti inflammatory medicines given with it .
4. Any scrotal support recommended over scrotum .
5. Report if available , kindly attach as scanned copy .
6. Swelling status in comparison to beginning as increased or same .
7. Overlying skin changes of left testis as red , warm .
8. Activity involving heavy work , strenuous exercises .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .


2. Name of antibiotics with dosage .cipro twice daily. I will have to go home to determine the exact dosage.
3. Any other tablets as pain killer , anti inflammatory medicines given with it . I was advised to take ibuprofen for pain. I have done so. Limited benefit.
4. Any scrotal support recommended over scrotum . No.
5. Report if available , kindly attach as scanned copy . None yet.
6. Swelling status in comparison to beginning as increased or same . The cord itself seems swollen. It feels the same now as it did before going to the doctor.
7. Overlying skin changes of left testis as red , warm . I have not noticed skin changes.
8. Activity involving heavy work , strenuous exercises . I have a sit down job that does not involve strenuous work. I do not recall engaging in any major activities before the problem started.
Thanks.
varicocele possibility should be considered.Doppler ultrasound recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxx
Thanks for the details herewith .
* Possibility of Varicocele needs to be ruled out with Doppler ultrasound
examination by expert radiologist .
* Recommendations till then
- Stronger analgesic molecule with content of proteolytic enzymes to be
considered instead of ibuprofen .
- Caution to be taken when prolong sitting , long drive .
- Scrotal support in form of suspension bandage gives better relief .
- Switching to another antibiotic with broader spectrum of coverage .
- Avoid exposure to excess heat , hot water baths .
- Avoid tight fitting under garments .
* Any history of fever episodes , if present kindly specify .
Hope this will help you .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear .

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