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Suggest Treatment For Hydrocele
Hello, I was diagnosed with a hydrocele some time ago, but it never really bothered me (or very infrequently) so i never got it fixed. The past couple of days I have felt pain similar to the feeling of the hydrocele, but it is now constant. I am going to get the hydrocele operated on, I was just wondering if this could have turned into something more serious?
Fri, 10 May 2019
Hi,
A hydrocele is a sac filled with fluid that forms around a testicle. They generally don’t have any threat to the testicles. To diagnose a hydrocele, the physical examination needs to be performed. If you have a hydrocele, your scrotum will be swollen, but most ofen it does not have any pain. It is not possible to feel your testicle through the fluid-filled sac.
If it is tender, it needs to be treated by intake of analgesic medications. Most often, hydroceles typically go away within six months with conservative management by giving adequate scrotal support.
Surgery is indicated if the swelling does not show signs of regression and would be causing more discomfort. Kindly consult Surgeon in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
A hydrocele is a sac filled with fluid that forms around a testicle. They generally don’t have any threat to the testicles. To diagnose a hydrocele, the physical examination needs to be performed. If you have a hydrocele, your scrotum will be swollen, but most ofen it does not have any pain. It is not possible to feel your testicle through the fluid-filled sac.
If it is tender, it needs to be treated by intake of analgesic medications. Most often, hydroceles typically go away within six months with conservative management by giving adequate scrotal support.
Surgery is indicated if the swelling does not show signs of regression and would be causing more discomfort. Kindly consult Surgeon in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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