Causes of Epididymitis
List of causes of Epididymitis
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions
(see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Epididymitis)
that could possibly cause Epididymitis includes:
Causes of Epididymitis (Diseases Database):
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Epididymitis
that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Source: Diseases Database
Epididymitis Causes: Book Excerpts
Epididymitis as a complication of other conditions:
Other conditions that might have
Epididymitis as a complication may,
potentially, be an underlying cause of Epididymitis.
Our database lists the following as having
Epididymitis as a complication of that condition:
Epididymitis as a symptom:
Conditions listing Epididymitis
as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Epididymitis.
Our database lists the following as having
Epididymitis as a symptom of that condition:
Related information on causes of Epididymitis:
As with all medical conditions,
there may be many causal factors.
Further relevant information on causes of Epididymitis may be found in:
Causes of Epididymitis: Online Medical Books
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE!
Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration,
for more information about the causes of Epididymitis.
Testicular Pain:
Differential Diagnosis
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
-
Epididymitis
–Insidious onset of symptoms seen in adolescent (postpuberty) boys
–Bacterial (e.g., Chlamydia, Enterobacter) versus viral (mumps, mononucleosis, adenovirus) -
Testicular torsion
–Twisting of the spermatic cord results in testicular ischemia
–Acute onset of severe pain, diffuse tenderness
–Negative urinalysis; absent cremasteric reflex
–Testes on affected side are tender, shortened, and lie transversely
–Duration of ischemia (time until detorsion is completed) determines the viability of the affected testicle
-
Hydrocele
–A collection of fluid between the layers of the tunica vaginalis; usually nontender
-
Varicocele
–Palpated as a “bag of worms” above testes
–Dull ache exacerbated by strenuous
exercise; left >right
-
Epididymal or testicular appendage torsion
–Subacute onset seen in prepubertal boys
–Localized to the upper pole of testicle
–Negative U/A; normal cremasteric reflex
-
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
-
Peritonitis
-
Referred pain due to an incarcerated hernia, constipation, or kidney stone
-
Scrotal trauma
–Results from a direct blow or saddle injury
–May result in traumatic epididymitis,
hematocele, or laceration of the tunica albuginae (testicular rupture)
-
Fournier's gangrene
–Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum
–Seen primarily in older men - Henoch-Schönlein purpura
–Systemic vasculitis resulting in scrotal pain, abdominal pain, arthralgias, nonthrombocytopenic purpura, and renal disease
–Occurs in prepubertal boys - Tumor
–Painless scrotal mass is a testicular
neoplasm until proven otherwise
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Epididymitis:
Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Epididymitis is usually a complication of pyogenic bacterial infection of the urinary tract (urethritis or prostatitis). The pyogenic organisms, such as staphylococci, Escherichia coli, streptococci, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, reach the epididymis through the lumen of the vas deferens. Rarely, epididymitis is secondary to a distant infection, such as pharyngitis or tuberculosis, that spreads through the lymphatics or, less commonly, the bloodstream. Other causes include trauma, gonorrhea, syphilis, or a chlamydial infection. Trauma may reactivate a dormant infection or initiate a new one. Epididymitis may be a complication of prostatectomy and may also result from chemical irritation by extravasation of urine through the vas deferens. The incidence is about 600,000 cases per year, with the highest prevalence in young males ages 19 to 35.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Epididymitis:
Causes
(Handbook of Diseases)
Epididymitis usually results from such organisms as Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae in sexually active men under age 35 and from urinary pathogens in older men. Epididymitis can result from an existing urinary tract infection or prostatitis and reach the epididymis through the lumen of the vas deferens.
Rarely, epididymitis is secondary to a distant infection, such as pharyngitis or tuberculosis, that spreads through the lymphatics or, less commonly, the bloodstream.
Other causes include trauma, gonorrhea, syphilis, and a chlamydial infection. Trauma may reactivate a dormant infection or initiate a new one. Epididymitis is a complication of prostatectomy and may also result from chemical irritation by extravasation of urine through the vas deferens.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Chlamydia is often refered to, and joked about, as "the clap". But for the 3 million people who are infected with it each year in the U.S. alone,...
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...
See full list of 4 related videos
» Next page:
Symptoms of Epididymitis
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
