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?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with epididymitis*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for epididymitis*

Who has epididymitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 21
40s 13
50s 17
60s 10
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 63
Female 5