Hydrocele is a medical condition that is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the scrotum( the sac that surrounds the testis). This will result in swelling and discomfort in the scrotal area. Hydrocele is typically painless and can affect men of all ages.
Infection:Infections or inflammation of the testicle will lead to formation of a hydrocele.
Injury or trauma: Physical injury to or near the scrotal area can trigger the formation of hydrocele.
Congenital: for some individual shydrocele is present at birth.these are due to an abnormal connection between the scrotal sac and the abdominal cavity.
Tumour:In rare cases, a hydrocele may result from a testicular or scrotal tumour.
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The scrotum becomes enlarged, and the swelling is usually painless
Some individuals may experience a sensation of heaviness in the scrotum due to the increase in size.
When a light is shined through the scrotal swelling we can see a fluid, which is a diagnostic characteristic of hydrocele.
Hydroceles are generally painless, they can cause discomfort or pain, especially if the Hydrocle becomes very large.
The size of the hydrocele may vary. It increases through the day and decreases at night.
Laser treatment for hydrocele is a new and less common approach to managing hydroceles. It uses a laser diode to seal the blood vessels and eliminate the fluid within the hydrocele sac.
Patient Preparation:The patient is prepared for the procedure which will involve local anaesthesia to numb the area.
Laser Application: A small, flexible fibre-optic probeis inserted into the scrotum through a tiny incision. The laser emits energy that is directed to the blood vessels and tissues surrounding the hydrocele.
Sealing Blood Vessels: The laser energy is used to heat and seal the blood vessels that supply blood to the hydrocele sac. This process helps reduce blood flow to the hydrocele and ultimately causes it to shrink.
Incision Closure: After the laser treatment the small incision made for the laser fibre is closed
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Hydroceles are typically painless. But they will cause discomfort or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum
Hydroceles do not resolve on their own and will require medical interventions for treatment
needle aspiration is used to drain the fluid from the hydrocele, but this is a temporary solution. Permanent treatment often involves surgical removal of the sac (hydrocelectomy/ Laser).
surgery is the most common treatment but some cases may be managed conservatively if the hydrocele is small and does not cause significant discomfort
No, hydrocele is the accumulation of fluid in the scrotum. hernia is the protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakened area in the abdominal wall.
Hydroceles might occur at any age, but they are more common in infants and older men.
Hydroceles are typically not preventable through lifestyle changes. They are factors beyond the individual's control.
If left untreated, large hydroceles can potentially lead to complications like infection or discomfort.
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