DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old and have had three separate incidences of epididymitis — not the same side, but all responding to Cipro. Why do old guys get these infections? — D.M. ANSWER: Male ...
Only rarely is the testicle infected without spread from the epididymis; mumps is one example. The typical presentation of epididymitis is insidious onset of pain and swelling over hours to days, UTI ...
On physical examination, hydroceles can range from not palpable to grapefruit size and larger; consistency varies from firm to soft. Typically painless, hydroceles can feel heavy and may cause ...