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Husband had inguinal hernia surgery little over 3 mths ago. testicle not scrotum on side of surgery still very swollen. i am aware testicles are not the same size but this is much larger than prior to surgery. should swelling be gone? what could this be?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hydrocoele?: Need to return to your husband's surgeon. It could be a hydrocoele

Dr Ewald agreed

Answered 5/15/2015

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A member asked:

Husband had inguinal hernia surgery little over 3 mths ago. testicle not scrotum on side of surgery still very swollen. i am aware testicles are not the same size but this is much larger than prior to surgery. should swelling be gone? what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr Ewald agreed

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