Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicle. Onset of pain is typically over a day or two and may improve when the testicle is raised, and other symptoms may include swelling of the testicle, burning with urination, or frequent urination, with inflammation of the testicle itself commonly also present.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXIV: Diseases of the Genitourinary System 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Connections
Treated By
Antibiotics are the standard treatment for epididymitis.
Sources
1. Wikidata: Epididymitis
WikidataWikidata P279 (disease-category: communicable)
Subclass of: infectious disease
Wikidata P279 (body-system: reproductive)
Subclass of: reproductive system symptom
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIVQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XIV
Diseases of the genitourinary system
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