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Does Doxycycline Cause Itching Around The Testicles?

Hi I m having problems down below with itching I m being treated for chlamydia infection and I was just wondering what I m taking is doxycycline I m wondering if some of the side effects can be it itching down in my testicle area and anus possibly I had sex not too long ago and I were condom but it broke I m wondering if possibly I got reinfected cuz I finished my first round of antibiotics I m just curious
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

No, this is not likely to be caused by Doxycycline.
This type of pain and location is suggestive of epididymitis, which is inflammation of a part of testicle and this not uncommon in males especially in young age. This is usually treated with 10 days of antibiotics, usually Ciprofloxacin and there is no permanent consequence.

Masturbation and intercourse should be avoided till the pain persists. Some more serious conditions such as tumors or torsion are rare, but in doubtful cases, you should do Doppler ultrasound or scintigraphy. In this particular case, I don’t think this is required and this should improve with antibiotic therapy.

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Does Doxycycline Cause Itching Around The Testicles?

Hi, No, this is not likely to be caused by Doxycycline. This type of pain and location is suggestive of epididymitis, which is inflammation of a part of testicle and this not uncommon in males especially in young age. This is usually treated with 10 days of antibiotics, usually Ciprofloxacin and there is no permanent consequence. Masturbation and intercourse should be avoided till the pain persists. Some more serious conditions such as tumors or torsion are rare, but in doubtful cases, you should do Doppler ultrasound or scintigraphy. In this particular case, I don’t think this is required and this should improve with antibiotic therapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.