Conditions
Hydrocele
A Hydrocele is caused by fluid accumulating in a sac around the testicle. Around 1 in 10 male babies are born with the condition, which normally disappears without treatment during their first year. They can occasionally develop in older men, often as result of inflammation or an injury to the scrotum. They are not normally painful, and frequently do not require treatment. The main reason for concern is that the symptoms are similar to the swellings that can occur as a result of testicular cancer. As such, a swift visit to the doctor is advisable to rule out anything more serious. If treatment is found to be necessary, then it is frequently carried out by a small surgical procedure to remove the fluid filled sac, or sometimes through drainage of the excess fluid and injection of a thickening agent into the sac.
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My right testicle is alot bigger than the left I think it may be a hydrocel but I'm a bit worried and embarressed because of what girls might think ! I'm 14 can anyone help
I have had fluid around my tight testicle for years now. It does hurt but makes it appear larger than the other side. I've read up on Hyrdocele's. Could it be this?
hi i have what looks like little white spots all over my penues and sack and have had them for meny years but hate goin to the doctors so i have never bin i was just wondering if u cauld tel me what it is and and how or if i can get rid of it thanks
hi, i have recently been gettin a pain in my groin and a pain in my left testicle,i have checked for lumps etc and dont seem to have any,couple of my friends say i might have a twisted testicle if thats the case ,what do i do to calm the pain down,i have an apointment with my g.p on monday morning,any help is apreciated ,Thanks.
I have just turnned 16 and about a year ago, i found a small fulid bubble in the left side of my scrotem. when i breeth in, it rises to the top and then when i squeeze it, it disapears and will return. Please can you tell me what it is
I had a lump on my right testicle and was very worried but plucked up the courage to go to the docter only to find out (after an emarrassing ultrasound) it was a harmless cyst. so its worth going to c a doc, i mean hes seen it all before.
Joe 15
I had a varicocele now I have a hydrocele in the same testicle, could the varicole caused the hydrocele?
hello im 14 and i have fluid round one of my testicle I don't know what to do. can you help me please
hello im 14 and i have fluid around my ball and don't know what to do. what do you think I should do
hello im 14 and i have hydrocele and i have not bin to my docter and im not sure what to do please can u advise me
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