Epididymitis is the inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is a tightly coiled, comma-shaped tube that sits on the posterior surface of each testicle. Its primary functions are to transport, store, and mature sperm cells that are produced in the testis. During epididymitis, this structure becomes swollen, tender, and inflamed. The condition typically starts in the tail of the epididymis and can spread upward. Due to its close proximity and shared blood supply, inflammation often extends to the testicle itself, a condition called epididymo-orchitis. The most common cause in young men is sexually transmitted bacteria (like Chlamydia or Gonorrhea) ascending from the urethra. In older men, it is more commonly due to urinary tract pathogens like E. coli. Symptoms include unilateral scrotal pain and swelling, which may develop over several days.

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