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I been doing self aspiration of my hydrocel for 2 years now. atlease once a month. what is the best size needle to use? the needle im using is very small with a 2oz tube and i normally drain 6ozs each time but very slowly each time.?

Q: i been doing self aspiration of my hydrocel for 2 years now. atlease once a month. what is the best size needle to use? the needle im using is very small with a 2oz tube and i normally drain 6ozs each time but very slowly each time.?

: I wouldn't do this at all. With each attempt there is a chance you will introduce infection into the site which might start slow &amp; eventually move into your abdomen and be life threatening. Don't expect a licensed professional to be an enabler to such a practice.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I wouldn't do this at all. With each attempt there is a chance you will introduce infection into the site which might start slow & eventually move into your abdomen and be life threatening. Don't expect a licensed professional to be an enabler to such a practice.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2021

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A member asked:

I been doing self aspiration of my hydrocel for 2 years now. atlease once a month. what is the best size needle to use? the needle im using is very small with a 2oz tube and i normally drain 6ozs each time but very slowly each time.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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