Epididymitis
Epididymitis
Renal Module
Renal Module
Sodium homeostasis
Acute pyelonephritis
Lower urinary tract infection
Loop diuretics
Potassium sparing diuretics
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Renal azotemia
Prerenal azotemia
Postrenal azotemia
Kidney stones
Hydronephrosis
Chronic pyelonephritis
Chronic kidney disease
Renal cell carcinoma
Testicular torsion
Epididymitis
Cryptorchidism
Varicocele
Orchitis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Key Takeaways
Epididymitis is a condition that results when the epididymis, a curved structure that lies behind the testicles, becomes inflamed. The epididymis normally collects and stores sperm made in the testicles. Epididymitis can be caused by a number of things, including sexually transmitted infections (such as chlamydia and gonorrhea), bacteria that can enter the urinary tract, and blockages of the urinary tract. It can also be caused by problems with the immune system or by injuries to the testicles or epididymis. Symptoms of epididymitis include pain and swelling in the scrotum, fever, nausea, and vomiting.