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I had my hydrocele drained is it normal for the fluid to coke back in less then 24 hrs also the urologist didn't take all the fluid out is that normal?

Q: i had my hydrocele drained is it normal for the fluid to coke back in less then 24 hrs also the urologist didn't take all the fluid out is that normal?

: It is uncommon the fluid reaccumulates that fast.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is uncommon the fluid reaccumulates that fast.

Answered 3/22/2022

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Hydroceles are seldom drained these days. and if they are, special meds to prevent recurrence is put in the sac at the time. If not, the hydrocele recurs. If there are no contraindications best is to see a Urologist and have a hydrocelectomy, which is a relatively simple procedure. Good luck

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Answered 3/23/2022

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A member asked:

I had my hydrocele drained is it normal for the fluid to coke back in less then 24 hrs also the urologist didn't take all the fluid out is that normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Berryman agreed

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