Question 1

will my hydrocele go away immediately once i've had an inguinal repair?

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Hydrocele resolution: It will go away if they also repair/remove the hydrocele at the same tiem.

Question 2

i developed a hydrocele after 1 week of laparoscopic varicocelectomy. my dr said it'll probably go away on its own in about 2 months. is this true and does it take that long? i really don't want another surgery. and how can i ease the pain (mild)?

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: If it's a small hydrocele it may eventually resolve without any treatment and it appears to be good advice by your surgeon. Large or persistent hydroceles are often treated by aspiration or surgery. Follow up with your surgeon. Ask about pain treatment. You can also get a second opinion if you're not satisfied with your treatment or advice.

Question 3

can communicating hydrocele go away until teenage in boys??thank you!

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Here are some ...: Spontaneous closure of the patent processus vaginalis - a hairy channel between the peritoneal cavity and the scrotum - after age 1 is very unlikely - almost next-to-non. So, surgical correction is advised. Clinically, one can wait on it as long as being asymptomatic although it almost always coexists with a small indirect inguinal hernia. So, ask Doc in detail. Best wish ...

Question 4

hydrocele from hernia, how long to go away?

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Hydrocele: A postoperative hydrocele after hernia repair may take months to resolve depending on the size of the hernia prior to repair.  If it has not resolved within six months, it may need to be excised.

Question 5

i had hydrocele operation 6 weeks ago, still have a lot of swelling, is this normal and how long does it take for the swelling to go away?

Accepted Answer

: It should go down in a week or so. Use local heat. If it does not pl see your surgeon

Question 6

urologist said my hydrocele can go away by itself.  how is that possible? also, sometimes it is bigger at times. dsnt hurt. dr didn't recmd surgery

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Hydroceles: A Hydroceles is a collection of fluid surrounding the testicle and is the most common cause of scrotal enlargement. Caused by trauma or infection/inflammation, as the primary process resolves the swelling may go down. Hydroceles can vary in size over time. Surgery is indicated only when they are painful or bothersome.

Question 7

my son 4,5years old is diagnosed with communication hydrocele in both testicles.is necessary surgery or we have to wait maybe go away itself?no pain..

Accepted Answer

Necessary: Surgical correction is necessary. He should do fine. Not considered a major procedure. Good luck.

Question 8

i have had a hydrocele problem for the last 6 yr. its hads went away one but come back just as bad as the first time. what can i do to get rid of this. every doctor i have seen just put me on sulfameth and doxycycline and said it will go away.

Accepted Answer

See a urologist: there are numerous reasons for a hydrocele,,,infection, trauma,hernia.  Please see a urologist for expert care

Question 9

hydrocele repair 2.5 weeks ago. no pain. when can i exercise, go to the gym?

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You can probably: start slowly and increase to previous level over next 1-2 weeks, as long as you are pain free.  Ask your surgeon for specific recommendation.

Question 10

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.

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Will a hydrocele go away on its own

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Will my hydrocele go away immediately once i've had an inguinal repair?

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I developed a hydrocele after 1 week of laparoscopic varicocelectomy. my dr said it'll probably go away on its own in about 2 months. is this true and does it take that long? i really don't want another surgery. and how can i ease the pain (mild)?

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Can communicating hydrocele go away until teenage in boys??thank you!

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Hydrocele from hernia, how long to go away?

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I had hydrocele operation 6 weeks ago, still have a lot of swelling, is this normal and how long does it take for the swelling to go away?

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Urologist said my hydrocele can go away by itself. how is that possible? also, sometimes it is bigger at times. dsnt hurt. dr didn't recmd surgery

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My son 4,5years old is diagnosed with communication hydrocele in both testicles.is necessary surgery or we have to wait maybe go away itself?no pain..

A member asked:

I have had a hydrocele problem for the last 6 yr. its hads went away one but come back just as bad as the first time. what can i do to get rid of this. every doctor i have seen just put me on sulfameth and doxycycline and said it will go away.

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Hydrocele repair 2.5 weeks ago. no pain. when can i exercise, go to the gym?

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