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DR Diagnosis A Month Ago With Epididymitis . I Have
Question: DR diagnosis a month ago with epididymitis. I have been taking naproxen and finished 20 days of ciprofloxacin. But I still have swelling and slight soreness. the soreness is not as extreme as before taking antibiotics. how long can I expect the swelling
Brief Answer:
should resolve now within short time span of 1-2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my surgical experience, the epididymitis resolution time period
varies according to the extent of internal tissue inflammation and
secondary changes.
While low grade infection conditions do resolve within a span of 1-2
weeks, many times moderate to severe issues of epididymitis takes even
4-6 weeks for complete resolution.
* As the soreness is not as extreme as before means that the condition is on
improvement scale and antibiotics have responded pretty well.
Following are certain guidelines for faster recovery
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids and prevent secondary bacterial
infection.
- Avoid tight undergarments.
- Keep blood sugar under control.
- Avoid strenuous physical work or exercises ( particularly cycling ) if
involved.
- Discuss need of second course of antibiotic with your doc after physical
examination by him or her.
Wish you great recovery.
Thank you.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
should resolve now within short time span of 1-2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my surgical experience, the epididymitis resolution time period
varies according to the extent of internal tissue inflammation and
secondary changes.
While low grade infection conditions do resolve within a span of 1-2
weeks, many times moderate to severe issues of epididymitis takes even
4-6 weeks for complete resolution.
* As the soreness is not as extreme as before means that the condition is on
improvement scale and antibiotics have responded pretty well.
Following are certain guidelines for faster recovery
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids and prevent secondary bacterial
infection.
- Avoid tight undergarments.
- Keep blood sugar under control.
- Avoid strenuous physical work or exercises ( particularly cycling ) if
involved.
- Discuss need of second course of antibiotic with your doc after physical
examination by him or her.
Wish you great recovery.
Thank you.
Regards.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
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