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Hydrocele Learning Center

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A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sack along the spermatic cord within the scrotum.

Basic Info

Symptoms
The main symptom is a painless, swollen testicle, which feels like a water balloon. A hydrocele may occur on one or b...
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Causes
Hydroceles are common in newborn infants. During normal development, the testicles descend down a tube from the abdom...
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Tests
The size of the fluid-filled sack can sometimes be increased and decreased by pressure to the abdomen or the scrotum....
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Treatments
Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause discomfort or embarrassment, ...
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Available Treatments
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
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Risk Factors
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Complications
Complications may occur from hydrocele treatment. Risks related to hydrocele surgery may include:Blood clotsInfection...
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Prevention
  • No known prevention
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Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of hydrocele(to rule out other causes of ...
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