What is Epididymitis?

Epididymis is a coiled tube that is present on the back of the testicle, inflammation of this tube is called epididymitis. The function of this tube is to store the sperm while they mature and move them from the testes to the vas deferens.

The primary cause of this inflammation is a bacterial infection such as sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia. It can affect all age groups of men, but it is most common in males between 14-35 years of age. In some cases, the testes get inflamed, and this condition is known as epididymal-orchitis.

Symptoms of Epididymitis

Symptoms of epididymitis include pain and tenderness in the testicles, and swelling, redness, and warmth in the scrotum. Other symptoms of epididymitis include painful urination, urgent need to pass urine and frequent urination, pain in the pelvic region, discharge from the penis, blood in the semen, painful ejaculation, enlarged lymph nodes in the groin and in some cases, a fever.

Causation of Epididymitis

The main causes of epididymitis are:

  • Sexually transmitted infections: Gonorrhea and Chlamydia are the most common causes of epididymitis in young males.
  • Infections: Bacteria from the urinary tract or prostate infection may result in epididymitis. Viral infections including mumps can also cause it.
  • Trauma: A groin injury can also lead you to this condition.
  • Tuberculosis: It is another cause of epididymitis.

 

Homoeopathic Treatment of Epididymitis

Homeopathy offers excellent treatment for epididymitis. Homoeopathic medicines are selected by individual symptoms in every given case of epididymitis. These remedies provide relief from symptoms like pain and tenderness in the testicle, painful urination, an urgency to urinate, frequent urination, discharge from the penis, and painful ejaculation.

Homoeopathic Remedies for Epididymitis

Rhododendron – Homeopathic Medicine for epididymitis with Intense Pain in Testes

Rhododendron is made from the fresh leaves of plant called Rhododendron Chrysanthum or Yellow snow rose. It belongs to the family of Ericaceae. It is an ideal medicine to treat epididymitis when it is associated with tenderness and violent pain in the testicles. The patient feels pain and soreness and it radiates to the thighs and abdomen. The pain may be drawing in nature and the scrotum is also swollen. In addition, the pain in the testes gets worse from sitting and it gets better on walking, and it is another feature to prescribe this medicine. This medicine also acts well in cases of epididymitis where it occurs with orchitis aka epididymal-orchitis.

Spongia Tosta – Homeopathic Remedy for Epididymitis with Pain in Testicle

Spongia Tosta is another homoeopathic remedy to treat testicle pain in epididymitis. The pain can be pinching or bruising in nature. At times, the patient also experiences shooting and stitching pain in the testis. This shooting pain may travel from the testicles to the inguinal area. Touching makes the pain worse. A sensation of burning heat and burning is also felt with the swelling in the scrotum.

Apis Mellifica – Homeopathic Treatment for Swollen Scrotum in Epididymitis

Apis Mellifica is a natural remedy to treat red, swollen scrotum in cases of infection of the epididymis. This homoeopathic medicine acts well in right-sided areas. Along with a red, swollen scrotum, the patient also feels pain in the testis. The pain gets worse from touch, apart from the above symptoms, frequent desire to pass urine is also present. Scalding and burning in the urethra during and after passing urine are also marked.

Clematis – Homeopathic Treatment for Epididymitis with Tender Testicles

Clematis is produced from the stems and leaves of a plant known as Clematis Erecta and belongs to the family of Ranunculaceae. It is an ideal choice to treat epididymitis with tenderness in the testes. There is marked pain while touching them. Pinching pain is experienced by the person in the testicle even from the slightest touch. Walking and motion make the condition worse. There is a drawing pain in the inguinal area and thigh, the patient may experience pain in the testes with these features. The scrotum may also be swollen in such cases.

Pulsatilla – Homeopathy for Epididymitis with Discharge from Penis with Testicle Pain

Pulsatilla is produced from the fresh plant known as Pulsatilla Nigricans or Pasque flower, it belongs to the family of Ranunculaceae. It is prescribed in epididymitis when there is a discharge from the penis is observed. The colour of the discharge is thick yellow or yellow-green.

Burning pain is also present with the above features. At times, the pain in the testes may also present which is tearing and lacerating in nature. The feeling of soreness is also there. In addition, the homoeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is also helpful in cases of epididymitis when it is followed by a gonorrheal infection, the testes may also be swollen aka orchitis. In these cases, the testes are painful, and the swelling becomes worse while standing. It may cause a fever to the affected person. Males needing this medicine may also have a history of prostatitis.