Found this info. while searching. I thought the description on the action of Bromelain interesting, as the enzyme has been mentioned quite a few times on this board, and I have also found it particularly useful.

Risk factors for Epididymitis:
Infections STD Gonorrhea Men may suffer from infertility following gonorrhea if the epididymis is scarred.

Recommendations for Epididymitis:
Botanical Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Berberine-containing herbs are effective antibacterial agents. Since berberine has been shown to inhibit chlamydia trachomatis, berberine with bromelain is an excellent choice for "idiopathic epididymitis". Dose of Golden Seal: 0.5 to 1.0gm TID of the dried root.

Digestion
Bromelain: As the kinins and prostaglandins of inflammation are inhibited by the action of bromelain, the decreased inflammation reduces recovery time. Antibacterial agents should be combined with the bromelain except where trauma is clearly the etiology. With trauma, bromelain, bedrest, ice and support is recommended. Bromelain may enhance the efficacy of the antibacterial herbs by increasing the permeability of the blood:testis barrier. Dose: 250mg 4x/day (between meals).

Drug
Antibiotics: When a positive urine culture has identified an organism, it can be specifically treated and, as with all infections, the immune system should be supported.

GLOSSARY

Acute: An illness or symptom of sudden onset, which generally has a short duration.

Chlamydia: A sexually-transmitted disease that is often without symptoms. Some females experience a white vaginal discharge that resembles cottage cheese, a burning sensation when urinating, itching, and painful intercourse. A clear watery urethral discharge in the male probably is a chlamydia infection.

Chronic: Usually Chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.

Gonorrhea: A sexually-transmitted disease that is often without symptoms. If there are symptoms in the female, they include frequent and painful urination, cloudy vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, inflammation of the pelvic area, and abnormal uterine bleeding. If the male has a purulent (pus-like) urethral discharge, he should assume he has gonorrhea until proven otherwise.

Tuberculosis: Also known as TB, Consumption or "The White Plague", tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually affecting the lungs but possibly also the brain, kidneys and bones. Patients may at first be symptom-free or experience a flu-like illness. In the secondary stage, there might be a slight fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue and various other symptoms, depending on the part of the body affected. Tuberculosis of the lung is usually associated with a dry cough that eventually leads to a productive cough with blood-stained sputum. There might also be chest pain and shortness of breath.