Epididymo&#x2d;orchitis is an inflammation of the epididymis and testicles. This rare condition accounts for less than one percent of all U.S. outpatient visits. Acute epididymo&#x2d;orchitis typically lasts less than six weeks. When the condition lasts longer, it is classified as chronic.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7af90-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7af90-0-0"><span data-text="true">Inflammation is one of the many ways the body knows how to protect itself. When something becomes inflamed it turns red, swollen, hot, and painful. These signs mean that white blood cells are trying to get rid of harmful invaders in the body. You can think of it as a response to infection. This increases blood flow to the affected area, causing redness and warmth. While it can be painful, it is not always painful. If an exterior wound looks inflamed you should seek immediate treatment. Wounds act as a doorway to infection as it allows foreign invaders into areas they would not otherwise have access to.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6qpba-0-0"><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-0-0"><span data-text="true">Sometimes the body's defense mechanism triggers inflammation when there are no foreign bodies to fight off</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6qpba-1-0"><span data-text="true">. This is what happens with autoimmune diseases such as arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for inflammation of the joints. It is not connected with fighting infection. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-2-0"><span data-text="true">This chronic inflammation is </span></span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-3-0"><span data-text="true">extremely</span></span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="6qpba-4-0"><span data-text="true"> painful and causes joint stiffness, pain, and loss of function in the joints</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6qpba-5-0"><span data-text="true">.</span></span></div>
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