Atido » Antibiotics http://www.atido.org Articles and reviews Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:51:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Antibiotic Doxycycline and Others Medicines to Treat The Epididymitis http://www.atido.org/antibiotic-doxycycline-and-others-medicines-to-treat-the-epididymitis.html http://www.atido.org/antibiotic-doxycycline-and-others-medicines-to-treat-the-epididymitis.html#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:19:38 +0000 admin http://www.atido.org/?p=43 The condition of Epididymitis is caused by an inflammation of the sperm-carrying duct, or epididymis, that is located behind a man’s testicles, as a result of a bacterial infection; one example is coliform, which sometimes occurs in homosexual men. This condition is sometimes caused in younger men as a result of a type of sexually transmitted disease, or STD, like Chlamydia or gonorrhea. Frequently, the cause of this condition in older men stems from difficulties with their prostate gland or urinary tract. One other frequent cause of Epididymitis in younger men and children is mumps.

Antibiotic Treatments: Usually this condition is treated with any one of a number of antibiotics, including Ciprofloxiacin, Ceftriaxone, Levofloxacin, Doxcycline, Azithromycin, etc. The doctor will order these medicines to either kill or inhibit the further growth of the causative bacteria.

Tuberculosis Medications: In some men, the Epididymitis condition often comes from Tuberculosis, which means it may have to be treated with antituberculosis medications, including Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, and Isoniazid.

Decrease Swelling: To relieve pain and decrease the swelling, drugs such as aspirin or Ibuprofen, which are classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDS, may be required. In addition, the urologist may recommend a sitz bath or ice pack to help decrease the swelling.

Surgical Procedures: Based on how severe the degree of epididymitis and the causative condition, an individual may need one of several different types of surgeries. These surgical procedures may include an epididymectomy, an orchiectomy, an epididymotomy, or a scrotal exploration.

Supportive Treatment: In addition, decrease your physical activity, support the scrotum, and consider elevating it with soft padding or a small pillow. The use of analgesics, including Motrin, is also suggested to help relieve the pain.

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