Epididymitis

Symptoms: Low-Grade Fever, Chills, Pain in the Pelvic Area, Pressure in the Testicles, Painful and Swollen Scrotum, Pain and Tenderness in the Testicles, Enlarged Lymph Nodes in the Groin, Pain with Urination or Bowel Movements, Urgency and Frequency in Micturition, Pain while Intercourse and Ejaculation, Discharge, Blood in the Semen.

Medicines: Scientific Name: Couroupita sp, Stephania hernandiifolia (Willd.) Walp., Piper nigrum L. Local Name: Digke chupal, Dikge nagre a.pu, Nagre bolpang, Bolma ribu, Dikge ribu, Sam kusim, Eksera -inside fruit, Longmuris/Clove, Gulmoris, Dalchini/Cinnamon, Dikge ta.ping (5 gram), Do.makpil budu, Te.be, Sam tegatchu.

Definition:

Epididymitis is a medical condition characterized by discomfort or pain of the epididymis, a curved structure at the back of the testicles in which sperm mature and is stored. 

It is most common in men aged 19-35 years of age and is a frequent cause of hospitalizations. Epididymitis is caused by an infection, usually a bacterial or a sexually transmitted infection. 
 

Theme: Traditional Treatment- Communicable Diseases

Sub Theme: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)