Causes | Epididymitis

Causes

Especially bacterial and viral pathogens are possible causes for the development of epididymitis. The pathogens often come into contact with the epididymis via the urethra and infect it. Epididymitis can also develop via a prostate infection.

Furthermore, theoretically an infection of the organ via the bloodstream can occur. In this case the pathogen originates from another inflammation in the body and comes into contact with the epididymis via the blood. In children, a certain bacterium, which is normally found in the intestines, is often responsible for triggering the disease.

In adults, sexually transmitted pathogens are the main cause. One trigger that can trigger an inflammation of non-infectious cause is injury to the epididymis, for example, through sports or an accident. Constant irritation of the testes in the form of overstretching can also lead to epididymitis.

Especially if the complaints occur frequently and the sport performed is a possible cause, a sports break should be used. After a testicle inflammation the area should be protected for some time. Even when the symptoms are over, sports that could irritate the area should be avoided for the time being.

The length of time you should refrain from doing sports can be determined individually with your doctor.One trigger that can trigger an inflammation of non-infectious cause is injury to the epididymis, for example as a result of sports or an accident. Constant irritation of the testis in the form of overstretching can also lead to epididymitis. Especially if the complaints occur frequently and the sport performed is a possible cause, a sports break should be used.

After a testicle inflammation the area should be protected for some time. Even when the symptoms are over, sports that could irritate the area should be avoided for the time being. The length of time you should refrain from doing sports can be determined individually with your doctor.

Epididymitis cannot be caused by stress alone. The inflammation is caused by pathogens such as viruses (e.g. mumps virus) or bacteria. The bacteria enter the epididymis from the urinary tract after an acute urinary tract infection or the prostate.