Epididymitis

A healthcare provider will ask you questions about your symptoms and perform a physical examination of your scrotum to look for a tender area or lump. They may also order tests, including:

• Pee test (urinalysis). They’ll look for the presence of bacteria in a sample of your pee.
• Blood tests. They’ll withdraw a sample of blood and examine it for signs of infection.
• Bacteria swab tests. They’ll insert a swab into your urethra and test the swab for STI pathogens (bacteria or viruses), which may require treatment.
• Ultrasound. In some cases, they may take images of your scrotum to help make an epididymitis diagnosis.