Epididymitis: Symptoms

What are the symptoms of epididymitis?

Epididymitis causes inflammation of the epididymis and may result in a number of symptoms. The symptoms can vary in intensity among individuals.

Common symptoms of epididymitis

At times any of these common symptoms of epididymitis can be severe:

• Abdominal pain or pressure
• Blood present in semen
• Difficult or painful urination, or burning with urination (dysuria)
• Discharge or pus from the end of the penis
• Fever
• Groin swelling and pain
• Pain associated with ejaculation
• Pain in the testicle
• Testicle lump

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, symptoms that seem to suggest epididymitis are actually signs of a serious condition called testicular torsion. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have these serious symptoms:

• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Rapid, severe onset of testicular pain or scrotal swelling