Depends. : A hydrocele is a benign condition and it seldom causes any symptoms other than a large bulge in your pants and some heaviness. If it grows bigger and it is difficult to cope with it, surgery may be indicated. I don't like aspirations it seldom helps. Hydroceles very rare get infected if they do antibiotics are indicated. If the hydrocele was caused by orchitis then you may need antibiotics.
Answered 11/10/2016
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Depends on the cause: Most hydroceles are asymptomatic and are rarely infected; thus antibiotics would not likely be needed or beneficial. However, if you have symptoms of scrotal pain, redness, swelling, fever, etc, then you may have a reactive hydrocele and antibiotics may be indicated.
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