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Have a small hydrocele. little pain and discomfort. dr said no surgery needed. cold hip bath and icing helps discomfort. why does applying cold help?
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See surgeon: hydroceles can grow and are v often associated with hernias--get an opinion from a urologist or a surgeon
Answered 8/21/2014
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Cold: will constrict blood vessels if there is any inflammation.
Answered 8/21/2014
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