Question 1

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 2

how do you cure small hydrocele?

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Here are some ...: Normally, various small amount of fluid inside the space between scrotal wall and testis is alway present, and "hydrocele" is just incidentally "picked" up by US. Generally speaking, hydroceles causing no mental or physical stress or discomfort require no intervention. Can one cure it? No as far as I have known from 45-year study and practice in urology. More concern? Seel pro-evaluation ...

Question 3

what are the tests for hydrocele?

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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 4

could my hydrocele get bigger if?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Simply as time goes by. Also in rare ; unlikely case of there being an underlying testicular tumor. This can be confirmed or excluded by scrotal ultrasound.

Question 5

how do you  deal with a hydrocele?

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Hydrocele: Options include doing nothing if it doesn't bother you or surgery to remove it. Aspirating it, or drawing off fluid with a needle is not recommended.

Question 6

will my hydrocele take to resolve?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: You need a surgical hydrocelectomy for it to resolve!

Question 7

how do i know if i have a hydrocele?

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Ultrasound: You will need to see your doctor to be examined, and then have an ultrasound to verify it. If you have a change in your testicle, a lump or pain, swelling or redness, definitely you should see your doctor.

Question 8

can hydrocele be caused from a slip?

Accepted Answer

Possible if...: Post-trauma related hydrocele may occur but extremely rare, if the slip-related severe injury to the sac and its contents fails to resolve spontaneously or surgically.

Question 9

can i do gym while having hydrocele ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you can, but you may want to avoid lifting heavy weights though

Question 10

which drug is useful in hydrocele pain.?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen but: It depends on the cause of the hydrocele. If it is acute, then surgery may be indicated. Chronic hydroceles in adults form because of inflammation of the lining of the hydrocele sac. Therefore anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen may be helpful.

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