Epididymitis

Question 1

what is epididymitis

Answer 1

acute inflammation of the epididymis causing scrotal pain and swelling (only in men/ those with male repro system)

Question 2

aetiology/ causes of epididymitis

Answer 2

Caused by a bacterial infection, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea or chlamydia

Question 3

risk factors

Answer 3

unprotected sex, bladder outflow obstruction

Question 4

how does epididymitis present

Answer 4

fever, unilateral scrotal pain and swelling (gradual onset), tenderness, inflammation (hot, red, swollen), walking will be painful

Question 5

investigations for epididymitis

Answer 5

urine dipstick and urine culture

bloods; high WCC in FBC, high CRP, U&Es

imaging will show increased blood flow to the epididymis

Question 6

management can be split into what 2 categories

Answer 6

medical and surgical

Question 7

medical management of epididymitis

Answer 7

antibiotics

Question 8

surgical management of epididymitis

Answer 8

testicular removal