How is epididymitis treated?
How is epididymitis treated?
Epididymitis caused by bacteria is treated with antibiotics, most often doxycycline (Oracea®, Monodox®), ciprofloxacin (Cipro®), levofloxacin (Levaquin®), or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®). Antibiotics are usually taken for 1 to 2 weeks.
Men who have epididymitis can also relieve their symptoms by:
- Resting
- Elevating the scrotum
- Applying ice packs to the affected area
- Drinking fluids
- Taking anti-inflammatory medications for the pain