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What Other Precautionary Measures Must I Take While Recovering From Epididymitis?

Ithree days ago my girlfriend took my right ball a bit hard and later on monday i felt pain. I went yo utologist , he said that i had epidifimitis. He did a scan and said that everything is ok with the right testicle but prescribed me Diclofensc gel to use twice a day on the ball. He told me not to gobto the gym this week and prescribed ciprofloxacin. I feel better now , it is the third day after trauma. What should I do ? What can I do more?
Sun, 3 Dec 2023
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Hello,

Stay at rest and apply ice packs. Try to keep your scrotum elevated. Drink adequate amount of water and fluids and to get relieve from pain and discomfort you can take NSAIDs. Avoid any kind of sexual activity as ejaculation will make the pain worse. Avoid long periods of sitting or standing.

Avoid physical activity till you are not completely treated. Sleep carefully when on bed do not let it get hurt again. Carelessness may lead to chronic epididymitis, abscess to form in the scrotal sacs, infection that can cause fertility problems. Get a repeat Urinalysis and STD tests done to be on the safer side and to rule out infection.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Other Precautionary Measures Must I Take While Recovering From Epididymitis?

Hello, Stay at rest and apply ice packs. Try to keep your scrotum elevated. Drink adequate amount of water and fluids and to get relieve from pain and discomfort you can take NSAIDs. Avoid any kind of sexual activity as ejaculation will make the pain worse. Avoid long periods of sitting or standing. Avoid physical activity till you are not completely treated. Sleep carefully when on bed do not let it get hurt again. Carelessness may lead to chronic epididymitis, abscess to form in the scrotal sacs, infection that can cause fertility problems. Get a repeat Urinalysis and STD tests done to be on the safer side and to rule out infection. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician