Question 1

can a hydrocele be drained with a needle?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, a hydrocoele can be treated by draining the fluid with a needle or by a minor surgical procedure. In order to drain a hydrocele, a needle is inserted into the hydrocoele and than the fluid is removed. This is called aspiration. A surgeon should be consulted regarding proper treatment. I wish you well with your health!

Question 2

is it okay to have a non-medical person drain a hydrocele with a needle?

Accepted Answer

No: No person should perform procedures in which they don't know the risks, benefits and alternatives.
It is unlikely that an non medical person will not the risks, benefits and alternatives of they performance of a needle aspiration. In the event that a potential risk occurs will a non medical person know what to do. If the answer is no--then, no!

Question 3

i have a hydrocele and unable to feel my testicle because of the fluid. do i need surgery to drain it?

Accepted Answer

: By UPTODATE: "Most hydroceles do not require intervention. Treatment is only indicated in patients who are symptomatic with pain or a pressure sensation or when the scrotal skin integrity is compromised from chronic irritation. For asymptomatic patients with hydroceles, there is no need for routine follow-up". Not able to feel your testicle is not an indication for treatment. Good luck.

Question 4

i had my hydrocele drained is it normal for the fluid to coke back in less then 24 hrs also the urologist didn't take all the fluid out is that normal?

Accepted Answer

: It is uncommon the fluid reaccumulates that fast.

Question 5

dr. birendra tandan answered there is no such thing as breakthru bleeding after hydrocele surgery) 5/27  hydrocelectomy, drain removed 4 days later. did ok until 6/9  when i started to bleed again. 7/11  still wearing depends every 6 hr change?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you didn't stir up bleeding by riding a bicycle or other exercises.  I think your urologist will have to check the operative site to determine where exactly  the bleeding is coming from and the cause.

Question 6

i've been having a bit of trouble with what i believe to be a recurring hydrocele, ie. my right testicle area routinely filling up with water, becoming larger and heavier, then draining just as quickly. could this be the result of an infection?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocele: is a structural situation, not infection.  Please see a urologist for a definitive diagnosis.  Your primary care doc can refer you.  If you are correct, surgery can correct it.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

had hydrocele surgery 2 weeks ago for the second time. 2 days after drain removed, the tail of epididymis is tender and larger then usual. infection?

Accepted Answer

RU sure  epididymis?: Not unusual for scrotum 2B tender 2 days after drain removal. Wonder why you think epididymis is tender ; larger. Tunica vaginalis, which is wall of hydrocele is attached to epididymis and bound 2B tender for a while after surgery/drain removal. Best to discuss with your urologist.

Question 8

what is a hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

Sac of water: A hydocele means a little sac or pocket of water. It usually occurs as a result of inflammation from any number of things including infection, injury, illness, or defect. In men, this term is usually heard when a soft (sometimes uncomfortable) lump is felt in the scrotum. This requires medical evaluation to make sure it's nothing more serious.

Question 9

what are the tests for hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

Scrotal ultrasound: Is essentially the only reliable test for hydrocele. Transillumination can be used, but is not 100% reliable because subject with a hydrocele may also have a testicular tumor which is not necessarily seen on transillumination.

Question 10

how possible is it that i have a hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

It&#x27;s possible: Smooth fluid filled swelling o scrotum is usually a hydrocele. Worth seeing a urologist for an e4xamination &amp; ? scrotal ultrasound. They are usually benign but sometimes can result from &amp;/or mask  a testicular tumor.

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I have a hydrocele and unable to feel my testicle because of the fluid. do i need surgery to drain it?

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I had my hydrocele drained is it normal for the fluid to coke back in less then 24 hrs also the urologist didn't take all the fluid out is that normal?

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Dr. birendra tandan answered there is no such thing as breakthru bleeding after hydrocele surgery) 5/27 hydrocelectomy, drain removed 4 days later. did ok until 6/9 when i started to bleed again. 7/11 still wearing depends every 6 hr change?

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I've been having a bit of trouble with what i believe to be a recurring hydrocele, ie. my right testicle area routinely filling up with water, becoming larger and heavier, then draining just as quickly. could this be the result of an infection?

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Had hydrocele surgery 2 weeks ago for the second time. 2 days after drain removed, the tail of epididymis is tender and larger then usual. infection?

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What is a hydrocele?

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What are the tests for hydrocele?

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How possible is it that i have a hydrocele?

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