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Can Herbal Supplements Help Treat Painful Benign Hydrocele?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Feb 2022
Question: Can herbal supplements help with painful benign hydrocele and what pain drugs are effective for this as I am suffering without relief.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
probably not...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

so you've tylenol, aspirin and some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)... These drugs should have provided at least some relief. The only available option (with a prescription drug) that's left is to add opioids to your regimen. Using all types of painkillers usually enhances each other's efficacy. So using tylenol with diclofenac and a mild opioid should provide more comfort. There are various formulations for mild (or stronger) opioids. All of them require a prescription, so you should talk to your primary care physician about it.

Regarding herbal supplements I doubt you'll find significant - if any - relief. There is no herb that I know that's used for this purpose (painful hydrocele). Perhaps your doctor may consider either drainage or surgical correction?

I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
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Can Herbal Supplements Help Treat Painful Benign Hydrocele?

Brief Answer: probably not... Detailed Answer: Hello, so you've tylenol, aspirin and some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)... These drugs should have provided at least some relief. The only available option (with a prescription drug) that's left is to add opioids to your regimen. Using all types of painkillers usually enhances each other's efficacy. So using tylenol with diclofenac and a mild opioid should provide more comfort. There are various formulations for mild (or stronger) opioids. All of them require a prescription, so you should talk to your primary care physician about it. Regarding herbal supplements I doubt you'll find significant - if any - relief. There is no herb that I know that's used for this purpose (painful hydrocele). Perhaps your doctor may consider either drainage or surgical correction? I hope you find my comments helpful! Kind Regards!