28 year old male in a 5 year relationship never cheated had a sore testicle for months now seen a doctor not my own he just said I cud have an sti I trust my partner and never cheated myself I dont want 2 go back 2 be made feel uncomftarble so been putting up with pain av heard epididmitis is an sti is there any other way you can contract it I dont have any sti symptoms any help or advice appreciated thanks
Sounds like you didn't see a urologist. Just like women see an ob/gyn for Womens health, men should see a urologist for issues w the male sex organs. They can see a dermatologist, if they think they have something wring w the skin, such as penile papules, warts or herpes. Sounds like you saw a GP, who they are going to be a jack of trades and a master of none. So they are going to know the basics on most areas, but not the low level stuff. Based on a medical site, it doesn't necessarily mean it was caused by a STD. SEE BELOW:
Causes of epididymitis include:
STIs. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes of epididymitis in young, sexually active men.
Other infections. For boys and men who aren't sexually active, epididymitis can be caused by a nonsexually transmitted bacterial infection. In boys and men with urinary tract or prostate infections, bacteria might spread from the infected site to the epididymis.
Amiodarone (Pacerone). This heart medication can cause inflammation of the epididymis.
Urine in the epididymis (chemical epididymitis). This condition occurs when urine flows backward into the epididymis, possibly because of heavy lifting or straining.
Trauma. A groin injury can cause epididymitis.
Tuberculosis. Rarely, epididymitis can be caused by tuberculosis infection.
Causes of epididymitis include:
STIs. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the most common causes of epididymitis in young, sexually active men.
Other infections. For boys and men who aren't sexually active, epididymitis can be caused by a nonsexually transmitted bacterial infection. In boys and men with urinary tract or prostate infections, bacteria might spread from the infected site to the epididymis.
Amiodarone (Pacerone). This heart medication can cause inflammation of the epididymis.
Urine in the epididymis (chemical epididymitis). This condition occurs when urine flows backward into the epididymis, possibly because of heavy lifting or straining.
Trauma. A groin injury can cause epididymitis.
Tuberculosis. Rarely, epididymitis can be caused by tuberculosis infection.
Thanks for that m8 it could b the straining I am a roofer so permanently carrying tiles and stuff up ladder think will have 2 see a specalist and not sum1 who hasnt gt a clue
Good... Glad I could be of some assistance and provided some better insight.