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title: "Epididymitis and Orchitis"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/epididymitis-and-orchitis/
description: "Pain in the scrotum or testicle (\"testis\") might be from epididymitis, orchitis or both."
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# Epididymitis and Orchitis

Pain in the scrotum or testicle ("testis") might be from epididymitis, orchitis or both.

Archived from the 2022 edition

## Overview

This article will help you manage these health issues with your urologist.

Epididymitis is when the epididymis swells. This disease can be acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term) and is typically from a bacterial infection. Acute epididymitis is felt quickly with redness and pain, and it goes away with treatment. Chronic epididymitis typically is a duller pain, develops slowly and is a longer-term problem. Symptoms of chronic epididymitis can get better, but may not go away fully with treatment and may come and go. Most cases of epididymitis are seen in adults.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- What are Epididymitis, Orchitis and Epididymo-orchitis?
- What Happens under Normal Conditions?
- Symptoms
- Acute Epididymitis and Acute Epididymo-orchitis
- Chronic Epididymitis
- Acute Orchitis
- Causes
- Acute Epididymitis
- Orchitis
- Acute Epididymo-orchitis

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### Source of this entry

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- Edition**2022 edition**
- Group**Sexual and Reproductive Health**

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