Question 1

can ice packs cure hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

hydrocele: No, only used to relieve pain if a reason for the hydrocele is an inflammation of the testicle or epididymis.

Question 2

how can you prevent a hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

No known ...: There has been no known way to prevent developing hydrocele since most of cases are idiopathic and primary. Occasionally, hydrocele may be secondary from infection, inflammation, trauma, surgery, etc. So, ask Doc for detail timely. Best wish ...

Question 3

is hydrocele in a fetus a problem?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocele: Possible hernia, may resolve.

Question 4

what are the main hydrocele operations?

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Bottle or Lord ops.: For adult hydroceles. Both operations are performed through the scrotum. Excess hydrocele sac is excised with bottle procedure and remaining sac is everted and sutured together behind the testis. Hydrocele is incised and rolled up & sutured  on either side of testis with lord procedure. Infant & child hydroceles are corrected through the groin & patent communication, .If present, is divided.

Question 5

can hydroceles be fixed laparoscopically?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydroeceles are benign swelling of the testicles. Treatment includes drainage with a needle or making an incision in the scrotum to drain the fluid directly. Unless there is abdominal pathology causing the pathology that needs to be addressed, laparoscopic treatment is not an option.

Question 6

how can i cure hydrocele without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocele: It depends on the cause of hydrocele. If it does not resolve spontaneously, it needs surgical intervention.

Question 7

is encysted hydrocele of the cord painful?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: A hydrocele (abnormal fluid collection in the scrotum) is usually not painful but, if large enough, can cause aching, pressure, and discomfort, especially when wearing tight clothing or when physically active.

Question 8

how can hydrocele be cured without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocele: Not usually; if  above a certain size.

Question 9

is post-operative hydrocele rare or normal?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon.: Develop in 15% of men after varicocelectomy (spermatic vein ligation) also known complication of inguinal hernia repair from ligation of spermatic cord lymphatics. Can easily be corrected surgically if hydrocele is of a size that bothers you.

Question 10

doctors, what are the symptoms of hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

Scrotal enlargement: Scrotum bulges on side of hydrocele due the collection of fluid. Small hydroceles tend to be symptom free. Large hydroceles feel like a weight within thy scrotum. Can be slightly tender, especially if tense or resulting from trauma. Can cause unpleasant friction on thigh with walking or running. Severe pain ; an acute hydrocele can be due to epididymitis or testis torsion ; needs 2B seen asap.

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