Hi funnyscribe,
Reliable medical web sites make no connection with opiates and
epididymitis. The surprising thing is that Vicodin and other pain
relievers are often used to *treat* the pain of epididymitis.
Epididymitis is typically caused by bacteria and rarely a backwash of
urine. The use of the drug amiodarone, however, an anti-arythmia heart
medication *can* trigger epididymitis, which will subside when the
drug is stopped.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001279.htm
?Sexually transmitted pathogens are the organisms most often
responsible for epididymitis in the patient younger than 35 years.
Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for nearly 50-60% of cases, while
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the second most common organism responsible
for epididymitis.
In patients older than 35 years, coliform bacteria predominate because
underlying obstructive urinary disease is often present. However,
sexually transmitted pathogens are still a consideration. Chemical
epididymitis, which represents an inflammatory process due to the
reflux of sterile urine, occurs infrequently.?
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic166.htm
http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/infectious/qas/0,,242108_175542-1,00.html
?Epididymitis is caused by bacterial organisms associated with urinary
tract infections, sexually-transmitted diseases (such as chlamydia and
gonorrhoea), prostatitis (infection of the prostate), or prostatectomy
(removal of the prostate).
The risk is higher in sexually active men who are not monogamous and
do not use condoms. Men who have recently had surgery or have a
history of structural problems involving the genitals or urinary tract
are also at increased risk regardless of their sexual behaviours."
http://www.doctorndtv.com/topics/detailtopics.asp?id=472
?Epididymitis often is caused by infection or by the sexually
transmitted disease chlamydia. Symptoms of epididymitis include
scrotal pain and swelling. In severe cases, the infection can spread
to the adjacent testicle, causing fever and abscess (collection of
pus).?
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2300/2375.asp?index=9126
Illustrations of spermatoceles (You won?t be able to see the enlarged
illustrations without a subscription to eMedicine)
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2880.htm#target1
Hope this helps! Please request an Answer Clarification, before
rating, if any part of my answer is unclear, or if I have duplicated
information you already had.
Regards,
crabcakes
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