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Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in between the thin sheath surrounding testicle. Hydrocele is common in newborns and usually disappears without treatment by age 1. Older boys and adult men can develop a hydrocele due to inflammation or injury to the scrotum.

A hydrocele usually isn't painful or harmful but may need treatment .If you have scrotal swelling, see your doctor to rule out other causes.

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 due to size & inflammation.

If gets infected or traumatised can leads to serious complications.

It's likely to include:
  • Checking for tenderness in an enlarged scrotum..
  • Checking for inguinal hernia.
  • Shining a light through the scrotum (transillumination),which will be absent in case of pus and hematoma in sac..
  • Blood and urine tests .
  • Ultrasound to help rule out hernia, testicular tumor or other causes of scrotal swelling.

Treatment

Males of any age, it's important for a doctor to evaluate a hydrocele because it can be associated with an underlying testicular condition.

The surgery to remove a hydrocele (hydrocelectomy) can be done under general or regional anesthesia. 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. Your doctor is likely to recommend a follow-up exam because a hydrocele might recur.