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Suggest Treatment For Acute Bacterial Epididymitis

I have had an attack of acute bacterial epididymitis due to an E-Coli infection about 3 weeks ago. The testicular swelling has reduced 75% post antibiotics and NSAID's. There is also associated funiculitis which worsened a week ago - but has improved in the last 4 days with bed rest. Am continuing on Doxycyline 100 mg BD. My question is - when can I I resume sexual activity with a partner?
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
As far as acute epidydymis treatment is concerned in your case treatment has to be started with single i.m injection of ceftriaxone 250 mg.
Then doxycycline 200 mg or levofloxacine 500 mg has to be taken for 10 days.
Reduce your physical activity.
Use scrotal support and elevation.
Ice pack can be helpful.According to some study sitz bath useful.
Continue using antiinflammatory drugs for few days.
Drink more water with fruits and green leafy vegetables.
Avoid sex until swelling completely relieved and you fill better.
I hope i have solve your query.
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Suggest Treatment For Acute Bacterial Epididymitis

Hi thanks for asking question. As far as acute epidydymis treatment is concerned in your case treatment has to be started with single i.m injection of ceftriaxone 250 mg. Then doxycycline 200 mg or levofloxacine 500 mg has to be taken for 10 days. Reduce your physical activity. Use scrotal support and elevation. Ice pack can be helpful.According to some study sitz bath useful. Continue using antiinflammatory drugs for few days. Drink more water with fruits and green leafy vegetables. Avoid sex until swelling completely relieved and you fill better. I hope i have solve your query.