Diagnosis for EpididymitisIt can be hard to tell the difference between epididymitis and testicular torsion, especially in younger men. Testicular torsion is when the testicle has twisted and cut off its supply of blood. Sometimes, epididymitis and testicular torsion occur at the same time.
Epididymitis can be diagnosed using a number of tests, including:physical examinationmedical historyurine testsSTI testsblood testsultrasound.