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An incision is made in the scrotum or lower abdomen to remove the hydrocele. If a hydrocele is found during surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, the surgeon might remove the hydrocele even if … Read More

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Hydrocele Surgery

An incision is made in the scrotum or lower abdomen to remove the hydrocele. If a hydrocele is found during surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, the surgeon might remove the hydrocele even if it’s causing no discomfort. After hydrocelectomy, you might need a tube to drain fluid and a bulky dressing for a few days.

DIAGNOSIS:

To diagnose a hydrocele, the doctor will perform a physical exam. The doctor won’t be able to feel your testicle well through the fluid-filled sac.

The doctor may check for tenderness in the scrotum and shine a light through the scrotum. This is called transillumination.

Symptoms

• Usually, the only indication of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles.

• Adult men with a hydrocele might experience discomfort from the heaviness of a swollen scrotum.

• Pain generally increases with the size of the inflammation

Causes

Infection, inflammation, injury or tumours of your testicle may cause fluid to be formed which leads to a hydrocele forming

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