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What Causes Swollen Scrotum After Having Varicocele Surgery?

Hi,

I have got operated for Varicocele-Lt a 10days back. After surgery i found to have a swelling in my left scrotum. I asked doctor about the same but he said its just a swelling due to previous surgical. Now even after 10 days of surgery the swelling has not reduced. I fear of hydrocele as I went through some websited. Its painless.

Kindly help.
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Hi
It is very common to get swelling of the scrotum after varicocele surgery especially so if done by open surgery. It is likely to improve further given few more weeks.
You are right in saying that hydrocele can happen in 1 in 20 people after varicocele surgery but many also resolve with time. So please put your mind to rest. You could wear supporting underwear to prevent the scrotum hanging loosely. Also please elevate the scrotum at night or while lying down by placing a rolled towel in between the thighs to reduce the swelling.
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What Causes Swollen Scrotum After Having Varicocele Surgery?

Hi It is very common to get swelling of the scrotum after varicocele surgery especially so if done by open surgery. It is likely to improve further given few more weeks. You are right in saying that hydrocele can happen in 1 in 20 people after varicocele surgery but many also resolve with time. So please put your mind to rest. You could wear supporting underwear to prevent the scrotum hanging loosely. Also please elevate the scrotum at night or while lying down by placing a rolled towel in between the thighs to reduce the swelling.