hydrocele

[aanaw]

Sir,my right testicle is swollen ,though its been nearly 5 years it has not grown too big . Before 2 months i consulted with a urologist at my town, but as i am studying far away i am unable to consult him. he told me that due to some infection it must have occured,and gave me some medicines for on month. But 2 days before i consulted a doctor he told me to undergo surgery. is it necessery to undergo surgery? i mean without surgery cant there any help?
please sir answer it, i will be greatly obliged!!

[helms24]

Had hydrocele removed in October.  Everything is great now, it is normal size where before it was twice the size as other one.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

From the symptoms that you have mentioned,it sounds like a hydrocele or varicocele.A hydrocele is the accumulation of fluids around a testicle and a varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of the vein that is in the scrotum draining the testicles. The accumulation should generally be removed surgically. The procedure is called hydrocelectomy. Other method employed is sclerotherapy.

I sincerely suggest you to get an examination done by a surgeon/urologist and an ultrasound testis done to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.