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Have Orchitis, Having Mild Pain In Testis With Some Enlargement. Took Diethylcarbamazine. Side Effect?

Dear Dr. I am a patient of Orchitis , having mild pain in my right testis with some enlargement for at least 2 years. I have been advised mainly Diethylcarbamazine (100 mg), Antibiotic drug and Albendazol as prescribed manner. After taking the above mentioned drugs for3 months I have notice that something is passing through my semen . Now my questions are, can filarial worm be discharged though semen? And are there any side effects for prolonged use of Diethylcarbamazine? Please reply.
Sat, 2 Feb 2013
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hi,
from my knowledge i havent seen cases of filarial worms passing through the semen but yes it can cause hydrocele formation that is swelling in the scrotum which can enlarge if left untreated. what i would suggest if you can get a specimen of semen containing the something to be investigated for.
any medication has side effects, you should be carefull if you develop,
itching and swelling of face, especially eyes
fever
enlarged lymph nodes
skin rash
visual disturbances - loss of vision; night blindness; tunnel vision
Arthralgia (joint pain)
headache
malaise (unusual tiredness or weakness)
Dizziness
nausea or vomiting
would suggest visit your physician for further review
hope have been able to answer your query
get well soon.



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Have Orchitis, Having Mild Pain In Testis With Some Enlargement. Took Diethylcarbamazine. Side Effect?

hi, from my knowledge i havent seen cases of filarial worms passing through the semen but yes it can cause hydrocele formation that is swelling in the scrotum which can enlarge if left untreated. what i would suggest if you can get a specimen of semen containing the something to be investigated for. any medication has side effects, you should be carefull if you develop, itching and swelling of face, especially eyes fever enlarged lymph nodes skin rash visual disturbances - loss of vision; night blindness; tunnel vision Arthralgia (joint pain) headache malaise (unusual tiredness or weakness) Dizziness nausea or vomiting would suggest visit your physician for further review hope have been able to answer your query get well soon.