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My roommate had a spermatocelectomy 3 weeks ago and still has significant swelling. can he do anything to speed the reduction of swelling? epsom salt?
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May "sound": very UNCOMFORTABLE but ICE is STILL the best method FROZEN PEAS OR CORD POUCHES WRAPPED IN dishtowels!!! NOT EPSOM SALTS! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 2/24/2018
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