What is epididymitis?
Epididymitis is swelling that occurs in the testicles usually from an infection from the bladder or urethra. Epididymitis may also occur as a side effect from amiodarone, a medication for irregular heart rhythms.
How do members experience epididymitis?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for epididymitis*
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Who has epididymitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 68 | |
| Female | 6 |
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