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Main Symptoms of Epididymitis

Epididymitis is an infection or irritation of the epididymis—the coiled tube that sits behind each testicle. It usually starts on one side and builds fast, turning a normal day into a careful waddle. The first sign is a deep, throbbing ache at the back of the ball. It feels like someone flicked you hours ago, but the throb keeps growing. Red, shiny skin follows. The scrotum on the sore side turns lobster-colored and feels warmer than the other half. Swelling balloons the sac. The epididymis feels like a thick, tender cord, and the testicle may seem to ride higher or... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Prostatitis

Prostatitis is swelling and irritation of the prostate gland. The signs can start suddenly or creep in over weeks, and they often mimic a plain bladder infection—until they don’t. Burning is the first clue. It stings at the start of the stream and can keep stinging even after you stop. Urgency and frequency team up. You race to the bathroom every hour, yet only a small, slow amount comes out. Ache sits deep. It feels like a golf ball parked between the legs, and the pain can shoot into the lower back, testicles, or tip of the penis. Ejaculate hurts... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Orchitis

Orchitis is a painful swelling of one or both testicles, usually triggered by a viral or bacterial infection. It can start suddenly or build over a day or two, turning a normal day into a careful waddle. The first sign is a deep, heavy ache in the ball. It feels like someone kicked you hours ago, but the throb keeps growing. Red, shiny skin follows. The scrotum on the sore side turns lobster-colored and feels warmer than the other half. Swelling balloons the sac. One testicle may double in size and feel tight, as if the skin is stretched over... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Balanitis

Balanitis is redness and swelling of the head of the penis. It can start quietly, then make everyday life and bathroom trips uncomfortable. The first sign is a patchy or overall redness. The head looks sunburned and feels warmer than the rest of the skin. Itching or burning follows. You catch yourself adjusting underwear or feel a warm sting when urine touches the area. Swelling can puff up the rim. The foreskin may look puffy, and if you’re circumcised, the edge can appear slightly raised. A new discharge shows up. It can be clear, white, or cheesy, and it often... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Acute Urethritis

Acute urethritis is a sudden infection or irritation inside the final pee pipe. Germs or chemicals trigger fast, angry signals that are hard to ignore. Burning is the star. The moment urine touches the opening it feels like hot sauce, and the sting lingers a few seconds after the stream stops. Urgency jumps in. You sprint to the bathroom every twenty minutes, yet only a spoonful comes out each time. Itching or raw skin shows up at the tip. You catch yourself adjusting underwear or feel a constant tickle that doesn’t scratch away. Discharge appears. A cloudy drop or yellow... Learn more