Pain Medication

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  NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs, can help reduce the swelling of your scrotum, as well as help alleviate pain. Such medications include aspirin or ibuprofen. Only take the recommended dosage for NSAIDs, as these medications can cause stomach pain, ulcers and kidney damage with long-term use or overuse.
  
  

Ice

• Icing the affected area can reduce swelling of your scrotum. You can use ice packs or even frozen bags of peas. Ice the affected area for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. According to the Mayo Clinic, be sure to wrap your ice pack in a towel to prevent damage of your skin. Applying ice packs to bare skin without a buffer can result in the freezing of your skin, which results in your blood supply being cut off in the affected area.
  
  

Elevation

• Elevating your scrotum is important to reduce swelling. When lying down, you need to keep your scrotum higher than your heart level. To do this, take a towel and roll it tightly into a coil. Then place the towel underneath your scrotum. You may also want to consider wearing an athletic supporter, such as a jock strap. Athletic supporters can provide more support for your scrotum, rather than wearing loose shorts.
  
  

Other Remedies

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  Drinking plenty of fluids such as water can help flush out the infection quicker. Plenty of bed rest may also be needed to not only help you alleviate your discomfort, but to also help you stay inactive while you heal from your infection. You should also abstain from sexual intercourse. Having sex can exacerbate your condition, as well as pass the infection on to your sexual partner. If your pain becomes too excruciating, and can't be alleviated with over-the-counter products, your physician can prescribe stronger medications.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• You can prevent the development of epididymitis by practicing safe sex. Always use a condom and limit the amount of partners you have sex with. If you already have epididymitis, use a condom when having sex, as it is easy to pass the infection to your partner. If you've had unprotected sex with your partner, your partner will need antibiotic treatment.