Question 1

what is the normal treatment for a hydrocele?

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Hydrocele management: Hydrocele; is a fluid collection around the testicle either from the abdomen or as reaction to injury/trauma to the testicle. The management is variable but depends on size and symptoms.
Variable management can range from watchful waiting to inguinal surgical repair (scrotal surgery and aspirations may or may not have similar efficacy).

Question 2

how effective is acupuncture for pain treatment?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Depending on the site of the pain, usually acupuncture is very effective in pain relief. Usually a 'quick fix' for pain relief can be ear points located for needling..

Question 3

can you use acupuncture as treatment for tmj?

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Absolutely: Acupuncture can be one of many modalities to treat TMJ problems.  It is best to have your treatment directed by someone who specializes in TMJ treatment.

Question 4

what are the non-surgical options for hydrocele treatment?

Accepted Answer

No: Really, none.  Once can drain a hydrocele through a minor procedure but the recurrence rate is nearly universal.  The question is, does it need repair?  If it is not bothersome, not too big and has been evaluated by ultrasound to rule out more concerning conditions, it may not need treatment.

Question 5

how much does acupuncture treatment for fertility cost? how often do you have a session?

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Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of it being shown to actually work, so that means women will get pregnant with acupuncture, and women will get pregnant without acupuncture. You want to look at any studies that show the acupuncture is actually causing the woman to get pregnant, not just that the woman happens to conceive while on acupuncture. I'm guessing it's $40-50 per weekly session until into pregnancy.

Question 6

what can help in the treatment of a hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Scrotal hydrocelectomy in adults or inuinal hydrocelectomy in pre-pubertal boys.

Question 7

how helpful is acupuncture treatment?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are always three factors involved in answering this kind of question: 1) the nature of the condition, 2) how responsive you are to acupuncture and 3) the skillfulness of the acupuncturist. Responsiveness  is a built- in trait and 3-6 treatments will reveal how well you respond to acupuncture and if it is helping. Depending on how serious or chronic your condition, you may need more treatment.

Question 8

will hydrocele kill me if i don't get treatment?

Accepted Answer

Its full of fluid: A hydorcele is an accumulation of fluid in the scrotum around the testicle.  It sometimes goes away by itself, and sometimes can be a sign of a hernia.  See your doctor for specific treatment in your case.

Question 9

does it hurt when going in for acupuncture treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: In the hands of a gentle and skilled needler - usually insertions are not felt or are very tolerable. However, there are some points which can be uncomfortable. There is one point below the nose that is quite uncomfortable - but works oh, so well. Very long, larger diameters needles are more likely to be felt (ie. 75mm to 125 mm needles).

Question 10

does a fetus with hydrocele need special tests or treatment?

Accepted Answer

No: Most fetal and infant hydroceles resolve spontaneously. Occasional very large, tense and tender hydroceles need early intervention by a pediatric urologist or surgeon.

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